Employment Type: Various
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $33.76 - $35.05 per hour + Superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ695838
Location: Prince of Wales Hospital
Applications Close: 11 October 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity
Ready to make a difference with every patient interaction? NSW Health Pathology is looking for passionate and dedicated Pathology Collectors to join our team at Prince of Wales Hospital in a range of Permanent Full-Time and Permanent Part-Time opportunities. This is your chance to be at the forefront of patient care, providing a professional, compassionate and high-quality collection service while supporting vital diagnostic testing that helps guide treatment and improve health outcomes.

Join a welcoming and collaborative team where your contribution is valued, your development is supported and no two days are the same. Whether you're an experienced collector or looking to further grow your healthcare career, you'll enjoy working in a dynamic hospital environment alongside professionals who are committed to excellence, teamwork and outstanding patient care. If you're looking for a rewarding role with purpose, variety and genuine opportunities for growth, we'd love to hear from you.

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 - 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: * 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 workplace 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.

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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.

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

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

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