Classification: Technical Officer Level 1
Salary: $74,490 - $75,529 plus superannuation
Position No: 72600 - 02SE9
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 03 November 2026
Contact Officer: Kellie Cowley on Kellie.M.Cowley@act.gov.au or (02) 5124 2874

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.
Flexible working conditions.
Access to Employee Assistance Program.
Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.

About the Role:

Have you always wanted to work in a large tertiary hospital and have an interest in Anatomical Pathology? If so, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Join a supportive and dedicated Anatomical Pathology team and play an important role in delivering high-quality diagnostic services that contribute to positive patient outcomes. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for receiving, sorting and processing specimens, performing established diagnostic and technical procedures, preparing tissue samples for microscopic examination, and undertaking embedding, microtomy, and a variety of staining techniques. You will also support the preparation of cytology specimens for analysis, including cell block preparation, and perform frozen sectioning of specimens for immunofluorescence analysis.

Working in a collaborative laboratory environment, you will assist with the preparation of reagents and laboratory materials, use and maintain histology equipment, monitor consumable stock levels, and undertake routine laboratory duties that support the smooth operation of the service. You will contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant workplace while participating in an out-of-hours roster, including occasional nights, weekends, public holidays, and an on-call component to support service delivery requirements.

The ideal candidate will be a motivated and approachable professional who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team and values collaboration. They will bring strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work in a dynamic laboratory environment. With a positive attitude and excellent communication skills, they will build strong relationships with colleagues, contribute to a supportive workplace culture, and demonstrate flexibility in responding to changing priorities and service needs.

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.

Note: This is a temporary position available for 11 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

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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