Medical Laboratory Assistant

Medical Laboratory Assistant – NSW Health Pathology 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 Location: Goulburn Base Hospital Applications Close: 3 December 2025 - 11:59pm About the Opportunity Goulburn Base Hospital is seeking a motivated Scientific Officer to join our team on a permanent full‑time basis. This role involves performing diagnostic testing and supporting laboratory operations to ensure high‑quality patient care. We’re looking for someone with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to working in a fast‑paced clinical environment. Goulburn is located 2hrs south of Sydney and 1hr north of Canberra. Declared Australia’s first inland city in 1863, Goulburn is a proud historic town thriving with museums, festivals, restaurants and galleries. There is also plenty of surrounding outdoor adventure, from canyoning and rock climbing to abseiling and caving. If you’re passionate about science and healthcare, and want to contribute to a regional health service that values excellence and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you. What We Can Offer You This position is eligible for a Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $5,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements 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 a range of pre‑analytical duties including pathology collections, 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. Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Certificate III in Pathology, 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, including phlebotomy. 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. Proficient computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy and the ability to operate and maintain pre‑analytical equipment. Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive information in a laboratory setting, following relevant legislation, policies, and requirements. Willingness to participate in a 24/7 rotating shift roster, including weekends, public holidays, and night shifts, and the ability to travel to any site or location within the operational area as required. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Sharon Doggett 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. #RuralHealthIncentives #J-18808-Ljbffr