Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $66,939.37 - $68,370.10 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ669442
Application Close: 26 July 2026
REQ669442 - St George Hospital - Technical Assistant Grade 2 - Mortuary Attendant - Permanent Full Time
The Role
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
The Mortuary Attendant coordinates and liaises with Anatomical Pathologists, donor coordinators, post-mortem coordinators, social workers and funeral directors to provide an appropriate and respectful service for the deceased.
Benefits
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria
- A working knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to learn, all aspects of the Mortuary environment and associated operational function within the broader organisation
- Demonstrated ability to maintain high quality work output while managing competing priorities
- Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, preferably in a mortuary environment, including the ability to communicate effectively with family of deceased patients, and multidisciplinary clinical staff
- Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills combined with the ability to investigate and resolve general issues within the Mortuary environment
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with manual handling and safety procedures, particularly in relation to a Mortuary environment
- Awareness of legislation, policies and requirements relevant to a laboratory setting
Need more information?
1) and SESLHD Expected Standards
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For role related queries or questions, please contact Megan Foreshew via email at [email protected]
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email
[email protected] and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
