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Medical Laboratory Technician - Multidisciplinary - job post

NSW Health
(part of NSW Government)
3.5 out of 5 stars
Shellharbour NSW
$35.97 - $51.82 an hour - Permanent, Part-time, Full-time
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Job details

Pay

  • $35.97 - $51.82 an hour

Job type

  • Part-time
  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Location

Shellharbour NSW

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Annual leave
  • Gym membership
  • Employee assistance program
  • Salary packaging

Full job description

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2
Remuneration: $35.97 - $51.82 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ673481
Location: Shellharbour Hospital
Applications Close: 19 July 2026 - 11:59pm



About the opportunity

Join a dedicated, quality focused multidisciplinary pathology team at Shellharbour Hospital and make a meaningful contribution to patient care across the Illawarra. In this permanent part time role, you will work in a busy hospital laboratory environment, performing a range of scientific and technical duties to support the delivery of accurate, timely, and high quality pathology results.

As part of a collaborative team, you will play an important role in achieving positive patient outcomes while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and professional development. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Medical Laboratory Technician looking to build their skills across multiple disciplines in a supportive healthcare setting.




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. You will be required to work effectively as part of a team and independently.


What we can offer you


  • Financial Benefits - 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 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
  • 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 environment
  • Commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities


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. Please note that applications that appear to be generated by AI tools or copied from external sources may not be considered.


Need more information?

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3) For role related queries or questions contact Diana Bujaroski on Diana.Bujaroski@health.nsw.gov.au



To learn more about NSWHP please visit “Life at NSW Health Pathology” or connect with us on LinkedIn!

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