Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to February 2028, with potential availability of ongoing employment
Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2
Remuneration: $71,338.54 - $102,751.61 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ705887
Location: Wollongong Hospital
Applications Close: 23 November 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

Looking for a sea change and the opportunity to broaden your scientific experience? Join our Illawarra and Shoalhaven Pathology teams in a temporary full-time, multi-disciplinary relief role where no two days are the same. Expand your skills across different laboratory environments while supporting pathology services across the beautiful Illawarra and Shoalhaven region.

If you are adaptable, enthusiastic, enjoy variety and teamwork, and are passionate about delivering quality healthcare to local communities, this could be the opportunity for you.

This position works across NSW Health Pathology laboratories located at Wollongong Hospital, Shellharbour Hospital and Shoalhaven Hospital in Nowra, supporting inpatient and outpatient pathology services across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven communities. You will become part of dedicated and professional laboratory teams committed to high-quality service delivery, collaboration and supporting the communities they serve. As a relief staff member, flexibility is an important part of the role, with the successful applicant working across the three sites according to operational requirements.

The Illawarra and Shoalhaven offer an enviable coastal lifestyle, with beautiful beaches, rainforest walks, sporting and recreational activities, galleries, theatres and vibrant communities. The region also provides access to quality health, education and professional services, while remaining within convenient reach of Sydney.

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 - 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

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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.

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