Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2
Remuneration: $71,338.54 - $102,751.61 per annum + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ688095
Location: Westmead Hospital
Applications Close: 15 September 2026 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
Passionate about Immunohistochemistry and ready to become a true specialist? This is your opportunity to join the Immunohistochemistry team within the Department of Tissue Pathology & Diagnostic Oncology at ICPMR Westmead, where science and patient care come together in a meaningful way. Working at the heart of a leading pathology service, you'll help deliver testing that supports critical diagnostic and treatment decisions, particularly in the field of cancer care.
As part of a small, close-knit and highly skilled team, you'll enjoy the variety and challenge that comes with an extensive and evolving test repertoire, while working alongside experts who are passionate about quality, innovation and continuous improvement. If you already have diagnostic IHC experience and are looking for a role where you can deepen your expertise, expand your skills and make a genuine impact on patient outcomes, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a specialised and supportive environment.
What you'll be doing
Responsible for performing high quality and timely IHC and ISH testing in a large referral hospital using manual and automated methods as part of a collaborative team of Scientists and Technical Officers.
What we can offer you
Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
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:
- Minimum qualification of Diploma in Laboratory Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution with subjects relevant to Anatomical Pathology and Immunohistochemistry or medical laboratory operations
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of diagnostic pathology services relevant to Anatomical Pathology and Immunohistochemistry, with knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Control Systems and computer programs such as Microsoft Office suite.
- Demonstrated Anatomical Pathology and Immunohistochemistry laboratory experience, including but not limited to, the use of RTU and Ab concentrates, operation and maintenance of IHC instruments and other equipment in a high throughput diagnostic laboratory
- 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
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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.
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