Medical Laboratory Assistant

Medical Laboratory Assistant – Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist NSW Health Pathology invites applications for the role of Medical Laboratory Assistant – Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist, primarily based in the John Hunter Hospital collection service. Employment Type : Various Position Classification : Technical Assistant Grade 2 Remuneration : $32.46 – $33.71 per hour plus superannuation Requisition ID : REQ Location : John Hunter Hospital Applications Close : 10 December 2025 – 11:59pm About The Opportunity NSW Health Pathology is creating an eligibility list for future Collector vacancies at John Hunter Hospital. If you have a passion for patient care, this is your chance to join a team that makes a real difference. You’ll play a vital role in collecting specimens accurately and professionally while delivering exceptional service to patients and clinical staff. What We Can Offer You Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits Corporate wellbeing programmes, including the Fitness Passport Learning and development opportunities, including in‑house training with RTO My Health Learning What You'll Be Doing Contribute to a customer‑focused pathology collection service across inpatient, outpatient and home care settings. Provide a high‑quality healthcare service to all referrers and consumers. Perform venepuncture and other duties pertaining to specimen collection, data entry, processing, and delivery into sites for pathology investigations as required. Qualifications & Experience Certificate III in Pathology Collections and/or previous experience in venepuncture or a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the clinical environment relevant to the Department. Demonstrated customer‑service experience and skills, including effective communication with patients, carers, and clinical staff in a transferrable environment. Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills, capable of resolving general issues within the clinical environment, including specimen preparation and transport to ensure specimen viability. Familiarity with pathology terminology and requirements and a willingness to learn a broad scope of collection, data entry and specimen preparation practices, including paediatric and neonatal blood collections. Unencumbered Class C driver’s licence (valid in NSW) or capacity to travel to any site for a shift as required. Willingness to participate in shift‑type work, including weekend work as required, and travel to any site or location within the operational area as requested. Ability to manage a demanding professional team environment where competing priorities and strict deadlines exist. Proficient computer skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy. How to Apply Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role‑related queries or questions contact Sonia Sabouni at Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand 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 and provide evidence against specified diseases, complying with the 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 permanent. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent Australian resident. 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 permanent, full‑time, part‑time, 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. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr