Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2
Remuneration: $71,338.54 - $102,751.61 per annum + superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ699621
Location: Nepean Hospital
Applications Close: 11 November 2026 - 11:59pm

About the prospect

NSW Health Pathology have an exciting opportunity for a keen and motivated Medical Laboratory Technician to join our Haematology team at the Nepean Hospital. The Nepean laboratory serves a wide community with specialties including trauma, obstetrics, cardiology, transplant, dialysis haematology and oncology. You will be part of a dynamic team of technicians and scientist with a positive culture who use the RITE values to serve our community.

What you'll be doing

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Technician who possesses a passion for patient centered care. The successful applicant will contribute to the delivery of high-quality diagnostic pathology services by performing routine haematology investigations, preparing and examining peripheral blood films, and identifying significant haematological abnormalities. The role requires a strong commitment to technical excellence, quality assurance, patient safety, and effective teamwork within a busy hospital laboratory environment.

What we can offer you

- Financial Perks - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits

- Work-life Balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave

- 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:

1. 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
2. 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
3. Ability to work in a responsible and productive manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
4. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment whilst working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes set to meet client expectations
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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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Demonstrated knowledge and experience in routine haematology and peripheral blood film morphology, including strong attention to detail and the ability to recognise, interpret, and appropriately escalate abnormal morphological findings

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Information for applicants

- NSW Health Pathology is an equal chance 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.

📌 Medical Laboratory Technician - Morphology/Haematology (Kingswood)
🏢 NSW Health
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