Employment Type: Various
Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2
Remuneration: $34.60 - $49.83 per hour plus superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ625745
Location: Gosford Hospital
Applications Close: 21 December 2025 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity
Are you passionate about science, precision, and making a real difference in healthcare? NSW Health Pathology is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technician to join the Anatomical Pathology team at Gosford Hospital. Looking for flexible work? We’re recruiting for permanent, temporary, full-time, part-time, and casual positions. Find the role that fits your lifestyle!

Situated on the Central Coast of New South Wales, this is area is a fast-growing region only half an hour from Sydney with beautiful beaches and national parks. catering for a vast range of outdoor leisure activities.

What we can offer you

Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave (Full Time Only)
Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

What you'll be doing

Perform a range of laboratory investigations and tests (both 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.

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 within a Histopathology laboratory in areas of tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, special stains, frozen sections, equipment maintenance and distribution of cases to pathologist
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services within a Histopathology laboratory, 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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For role related queries or questions contact Gillian Evans on Gillian.Evans2@health.nsw.gov.au

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understands NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.

New to NSW Health Pathology?
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

Working Rights

This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.

Talent Pool

If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future temporary and casual vacancies.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.