Medical Laboratory Assistant

Employment Type : Permanent Part TimePosition Classification : Technical Assistant Grade 2Remuneration : $32.46 - $33.71Hours Per Week : 32Requisition ID : REQ Location : Cowra HospitalApplications Close : 16 December 2025 - 11:59pm About the opportunity Want to contribute to the healthcare of the community? Join NSW Health Pathology and make a difference. This is an opportunity to become part of a small rural team of dedicated, enthusiastic and supportive colleagues working at the Cowra laboratory performing blood collections, specimen processing and data entry. Cowra is a charming town set on the banks of the Lachlan river and is surrounded by vineyards, waterways and picturesque countryside and about to open a brand new hospital. Thinking about relocating? The Welcome Experience offers free personalised support to help essential workers and their families settle into regional life. From housing and schooling to partner job opportunities and community connections, local connectors are here to help. Learn more at Apply today and start your journey with NSW Health Pathology What we can offer you This position is eligible for a Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $4000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits (remove for FASS Criminalistics recruitments ONLY) 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 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. Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions: 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 the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and clinical staff in an environment transferrable to this role. Demonstrated problem solving and trouble‑shooting skills, with the ability to resolve general issues within the clinical environment including specimen preparation and transport ensuring viability of the specimens. Familiarity with pathology terminology and requirements and the willingness to learn a broad scope of collection, data entry and specimen preparation practices including paediatric and neonate blood collections. Unencumbered Class C Driver’s License (valid in NSW) or the capacity to travel to any site for a shift as required. Must be willing to participate in shift‑type work including weekend work as required and travel to any site or location within the operational area as requested. Demonstrated ability to manage a demanding professional team environment where there are competing priorities and strict deadlines. Proficient computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Danielle Whiting 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr