Medical Laboratory Assistant

Medical Laboratory Assistant – Cytology Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2 Remuneration: $64,364.88 – $66,830.31 per annum plus superannuation Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ Location: St George Hospital Applications Close: 09 December 2025 – 11:59pm About The Opportunity We currently have an exciting opportunity for a permanent full time Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our dynamic and well‑established Cytology Laboratory. Our Cytology sector is part of the Department of Anatomical Pathology located at St George Hospital and part of the NSW Health Pathology network. This is an opportunity to be part of a broad network of laboratories across NSW, creating better health outcomes for our patients. If you want to help drive change and innovation within a dedicated team of people, this is the job for you. This entry‑level position will provide an initial introduction to cytopathology and exposure to many complex procedures to assist in the future development of skills. What We Can Offer You Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave 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 Contribute to a high‑quality pathology service. Perform pathology specimen reception duties including receiving and triaging of specimens, patient registration and request entry, specimen processing and preparation for transport or delivery to laboratories for timely accurate diagnostic testing. Qualifications and Experience Certificate III in Pathology Collections, or Pathology Assistance and/or previous experience in a pathology setting or a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the pre‑analytical environment. Demonstrated ability to manage tasks in a demanding environment where there are competing priorities and time constraints. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers, internal and external. Demonstrated problem‑solving and analytical skills combined with the ability to investigate and resolve general issues. Willingness to operate and maintain pre‑analytical equipment as required. Proficient computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy. Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive information in a laboratory setting, following relevant legislation, policies, and requirements. Additional Information Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact John Paul Levi on 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. 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 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