Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector/Phlebotomist

About the opportunity

We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our dedicated team at the Narrabri Pathology Service as a Medical Laboratory Assistant. This role is perfect for someone who’s passionate about healthcare and ready to take the first step, or the next step, in their career.

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant, you’ll be involved in blood collection, patient data entry, and preparing specimens for testing. You’ll be working either at our laboratory in Narrabri Hospital or at the Wee Waa Medical Centre Collection Rooms. The position runs between the hours Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Narrabri and 8:00 to 2:00pm at Wee Waa.

Experience is welcomed but not essential - we’re committed to training the right person who’s eager to learn and contribute to high-quality healthcare for the Narrabri community. Whether you're looking to start a career in health or build on existing skills, this is a genuine opportunity to grow in a supportive and professional environment.

What you'll be doing

Contribute to a customer-focused pathology collection service across inpatient, outpatient, and home care settings. Provide a high-quality healthcare service to all referrers and consumers. Perform venepuncture and other duties pertaining to specimen collection, data entry, processing, and delivery into sites for pathology investigations as required.

What we can offer you

Financial Benefits

Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $5,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements, and

Generous salary packaging options and other fringe perks

Work-life Balance

Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)

Professional Growth

Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning





Health & Wellbeing

Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.

- Certificate III in Pathology Collections and/or previous experience in venepuncture or a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the clinical environment relevant to the Department.
- Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and clinical staff in an environment transferrable to this role.
- Demonstrated problem solving and trouble shooting skills, with the ability to resolve general issues within the clinical environment including specimen preparation and transport ensuring viability of the specimens.
- Familiarity with pathology terminology and requirements and the willingness to learn a broad scope of collection, data entry and specimen preparation practices including paediatric and neonate blood collections.
- Must be willing to participate in shift type work including weekend work as required and travel to any site or location within the operational area as requested.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a demanding professional team environment where there are competing priorities and strict deadlines.
- Proficient computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Current NSW C‑Class driver’s licence (P1 or P2 accepted) is required. Interstate C‑Class licence holders must obtain an NSW C‑Class licence within three months of appointment.



Learner licences are not accepted. Alternatively, applicants must have the capacity to travel to any site for a shift as required.

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Information for applicants

NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.

NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website

You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.

All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.

We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

To learn more about NSWHP please visit “Life at NSW Health Pathology” or connect with us onLinkedIn!

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📌 Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector/Phlebotomist (Narrabri)
🏢 Nsw Health Pathology
📍 Narrabri