Closes: 01 November 2026

Classification: Technical Officer Level 1
Salary: $74,490 - $75,529 plus superannuation
Position No: 64706 - 02S6X
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 28 October 2026
Contact Officer: Louise Hyndes on [email protected] or (02) 5124 3717

What can we offer you:

- Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
- Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
- Versatile working conditions.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program.

About the Role:

ACT Pathology is seeking a customer-focused Technical Officer to join the Customer Services team. In this varied role, you will provide pathology specimen collection services, perform reception and data entry duties, and support patients, clinicians, and laboratory staff across a range of ACT Pathology locations.

You will collect and prepare pathology specimens, manage patient enquiries, maintain accurate records, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, responsive services. The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

To be eligible, you must hold a Certificate III in Pathology Collection (or equivalent approved qualification), have at least 12 months' phlebotomy experience, and possess a current Australian driver's licence.

This part-time position requires availability to work five hours per day, five days per week, across ACT Pathology sites throughout the ACT. If you are adaptable, self-motivated, and passionate about delivering excellent patient care, we encourage you to apply.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

- Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
- Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

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This is a part-time (25 hours per week) temporary position available for 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. The full-time salary noted above will be pro-rata.

For more information on this position and how to apply “click here”

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Note

This is a part-time (25 hours per week) temporary position available for 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. The full-time salary noted above will be pro-rata.

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📌 Technical Officer, Phlebotomy - Pathology | Part-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency (Canberra)
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