Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2 Remuneration: $71,338.54
- $102,751.61 per annum plus superannuation Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ706988

Location:
Port Macquarie, Kempsey & Coffs Harbour Applications Close: 22 November 2026
- 11:59pm About The Opportunity Join NSW Health Pathology in a unique full time relief role supporting laboratories across the Mid North Coast, including Port Macquarie, Kempsey and Coffs Harbour. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working across different locations, adapting to new environments and providing practical support to teams when and where it is needed most You will work across NSW Health Pathology laboratories throughout the Mid North Coast, travelling between sites including Port Macquarie, Kempsey and Coffs Harbour according to operational requirements. Rather than being based permanently at one laboratory, this role provides the opportunity to become a valued member of multiple teams, experiencing different laboratory environments while providing additional support during periods of increased workload, staffing pressures and other operational needs. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, travelling for work and building strong working relationships across multiple teams and locations. What You'll Be Doing As a full time relief team member, you will provide flexible laboratory support across NSW Health Pathology sites throughout the Mid North Coast, travelling between laboratories according to operational and staffing requirements. You will perform a range of laboratory investigations and tests, both manual and automated, and undertake technical tasks using established methods and procedures. You will also assist with other laboratory duties, including the preparation of materials and maintenance of equipment in accordance with established laboratory processes, procedures and protocols. A key focus of this position is providing responsive support to laboratory teams during periods of increased workload, leave, staffing shortages and other operational pressures. The role will suit someone who is adaptable,



enjoys working with different teams and is comfortable regularly travelling between laboratory locations. What We Can Offer You
• Financial Benefits
- Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme 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 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:
• 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 robust experience in the delivery of pathology services across multiple disciplines including; Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology and Transfusion Services, 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 workplace
• Commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities More principles and policies are being established to support hiring managers identify AI formed responses. We may not progress applications if we don’t feel you have spoken to your own experiences and demonstrated your capabilities without AI assistance. 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 Michael Crowther on Michael.
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