Employment Type: Various

Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2

Remuneration: $33.76 - $35.05 per hour + Superannuation

Requisition ID: REQ702176

Locations: Liverpool Hospital, Bankstown Hospital, Fairfield Hospital, and Campbelltown Hospital

Applications Close: 3 November 2026 - 11:59pm

Successful candidates will be invited to attend an in-person interview at Liverpool Hospital which will be held on Monday 16th November 2026.

About The Opportunity

Join NSW Health Pathology, Australia’s largest public pathology and forensic science service, and play a vital role in supporting patient care across South Western Sydney. We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Assistants to join our Specimen Reception Departments and be part of a fast-paced, cooperative environment where accuracy, efficiency, and customer service are highly valued. Working alongside experienced laboratory professionals, you will be responsible for the receipt, processing, and preparation of pathology specimens, helping to ensure timely and reliable diagnostic testing for our communities.

The Specimen Reception services operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with successful applicants participating in a rotating roster. This recruitment is being conducted to establish an eligibility list for upcoming permanent and temporary, full-time and part-time opportunities across multiple South Western Sydney locations. Please indicate your preferred employment type and work locations within the application questionnaire.

Whether you are looking to commence your career in healthcare or further develop your pathology experience, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team, build valuable skills, and contribute to an organisation that makes a meaningful difference to the health outcomes of patients every day!

What You'll Be Doing





Contribute to a high-quality pathology service. Perform pathology specimen reception duties including receiving and triaging of specimens, patient registration and request entry, specimen processing and preparation for transport or delivery to laboratories for timely accurate diagnostic testing.

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 My Health Learning
- 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, or Pathology Assistance and/or previous experience a pathology setting or a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the pre analytical environment.
- Describe a situation where you had to manage competing priorities or multiple tasks within a tight timeframe. How did you ensure everything was completed?
- Willingness to participate in a 24/7 rotating shift roster, including weekends, public holidays, and night shifts, and the ability to travel to any site or location within the operational area 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.

Need more information?

- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- For role related queries or questions contact Sanjay Adhikari on [email protected]

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

📌 Medical Laboratory Assistant (Sydney)
🏢 Nsw Health Pathology
📍 Sydney