Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to July 2027, with potential availability of ongoing employment
Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2
Remuneration: $71,338.54 - $102,751.61 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ695692
Location: Port Macquarie Base Hospital
Applications Close: 12 October 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

Ready to take the next step in your laboratory career? Join NSW Health Pathology as a Temporary Full Time Medical Laboratory Technician at Port Macquarie Base Hospital and gain valuable experience as part of a skilled and supportive laboratory team.

This is a great opportunity to strengthen your technical skills in a busy diagnostic workplace, working alongside experienced laboratory professionals and contributing to the reliable and timely testing that supports patient care across the region. You'll enjoy varied, hands-on work while building your experience within one of Australia's largest public pathology services.

Bring your skills, grow your experience and make a meaningful contribution to patient care.

What you'll be doing

Perform a range of laboratory investigations and tests (manual and automated) and technical tasks by applying established methods and procedures, as directed. Undertake other laboratory duties including preparation of materials and the maintenance of equipment in line with established laboratory processes, procedures and protocols.

What we can offer you

Financial Benefits - allowance of up to $5,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements, and generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits

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





Health & Wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.

Interested in joining Australia's largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions: * Minimum qualification of Diploma in Laboratory Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution with subjects relevant to pathology or medical laboratory operations

- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services within a discipline relevant to the department, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Systems
- Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment whilst working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes set to meet client expectations
- Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers and patients as well as clinical laboratory staff
- Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment
- Commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify,



develop and implement quality and service improvement activities

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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

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

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📌 Medical Laboratory Technician (Port Macquarie)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Port Macquarie