Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $33.76 - $35.05 per hour + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ660410
Location: Forensic and Analytical Science Service Lidcombe
Applications Close: 14 July 2026 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
Join a high-performing team and make a real impact behind the scenes of forensic science.
Join NSW Health Pathology as a Technical Assistant and play a vital role in supporting critical forensic and laboratory services within the Receipt Unit at FASS, Lidcombe. In this fast-paced environment, you’ll use your attention to detail and strong teamwork skills to ensure accurate sample handling, uphold quality processes, and contribute to the efficient operation of laboratory services.
We’re looking for motivated and reliable team members who are eager to build their experience and grow within the role. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking stability and long-term development, with part-time opportunities considered. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, take pride in precision, and want to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.
We will be creating an eligibility list for current and future permanent and temporary opportunities within the team. Please ensure you indicate your employment preferences in the questionnaire.
What you'll be doing
Providing assistance to FASS laboratories by performing a range of technical and administrative services to contribute to the efficient operation of the Receipt Unit and the broader FASS team, and consequently to the creation of better health and justice systems in NSW.
What we can offer you
Work-life Balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)
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:
- A working knowledge of, or a strong willingness and ability to learn, general laboratory duties and sample handling activities
- Ability to deliver work efficiently and accurately in a high pressured team with tight deadlines and constantly changing priorities
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills with desired customer service experience, including the ability to communicate effectively with customers and work collaboratively in a team environment
- Excellent data entry and information retrieval skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy
- Demonstrated problem solving skills that can be applied to resolve issues within the laboratory environment
- Commitment to quality management and continuous improvement
- Ability to adopt and model the NSWHP RITE values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence
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. Please note that applications that appear to be generated by AI tools or copied from external sources may not be considered.
All staff employed by NSW FASS will be required to supply a reference buccal sample so that their DNA profile can be compared to other generated profiles to exclude the possibility of contamination
Need more information?
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3) For role related queries or questions contact Amber Saidi on [email protected]
To learn more about NSWHP please visit “Life at NSW Health Pathology” or connect with us on LinkedIn!
