Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2
Remuneration: $35.98 - $51.82 per hour plus superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ685312
Location: Manning Hospital
Applications Close: 6 September 2026 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
Are you a skilled and motivated Medical Laboratory Technician looking for variety, professional growth and a great lifestyle?
NSWHP Taree are seeking a qualified Medical Laboratory Technician who enjoys working as part of a team, values patient care and is keen to embrace the variety that regional pathology offers. Where science meets care - apply today to come join our multidisciplinary pathology team based at Manning Base Hospital. Your role will involve routine and urgent diagnostic testing working across a broad range of disciplines including, Haematology, Biochemistry, Transfusion and Microbiology and making a direct contribution to patient care within the local community
The busy NSWHP Taree laboratory is located within Manning Hospital a 160 bed acute care general hospital servicing the entire Barrington Coast region. Enjoy a rewarding career in a welcoming regional community, with affordable housing, excellent schools, beautiful beaches, rivers and National Parks and relaxed coastal lifestyle right on your doorstep. Working in a small regional centre is more than just a job you are joining a community.
What you'll be doing
Perform a range of laboratory investigations and tests (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.
What we can offer you
- Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
- Professional Growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
- Health & Wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.
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 in the delivery of pathology services within a discipline relevant to the department, 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
Information for applicants
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.
NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website
You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.
All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.
We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Debbie Monck on [email protected]
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