Employment Type: Various

Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2

Remuneration: $35.98 - $51.82 per hour plus superannuation

Requisition ID: REQ707732

Location: Grafton Base Hospital

Applications Close: 29 November 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

Looking to broaden your laboratory experience across multiple pathology disciplines?

A temporary full-time and casual opportunity is available for Technical Officers to join our busy multidisciplinary laboratory in Grafton. Work across Biochemistry, Haematology, Transfusion and Microbiology while gaining valuable hands-on experience as part of a supportive and close-knit laboratory team.

You will be working within the NSW Health Pathology laboratory in Grafton, providing essential pathology services to the local hospital and surrounding community.

Grafton is a busy multidisciplinary laboratory covering Biochemistry, Haematology, Transfusion and Microbiology. Working within a smaller laboratory provides the opportunity to develop broad experience across multiple areas while becoming an integral part of a close-knit team. This temporary full-time opportunity would particularly suit someone looking to broaden their laboratory experience, develop multidisciplinary skills and contribute to the delivery of an important regional pathology service.

What you'll be doing

Perform a range of laboratory investigations and tests (manual and automated) and technical tasks by applying established methods and procedures, as directed. Undertake other laboratory duties including preparation of materials and the maintenance of equipment in line with established laboratory processes, procedures and protocols.

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:

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 including Biochemistry, Haematology, Transfusion and Microbiology disciplines, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Systems
3. Ability to work in a responsible and efficient 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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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 Lousanne Sue on [email protected] To learn more about NSWHP please visit “Life at NSW Health Pathology” or connect with us on LinkedIn!

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