Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to June 2027 with potential of ongoing employment
Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2
Remuneration: $71,338.54 - $102,751.61 per annum + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ688979
Location: Prince of Wales Hospital
Applications Close: 14 September 2026 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
Looking for a career that combines cutting-edge science, global public health impact and work-life balance? Join the Neisseria Reference Laboratory and WHO Collaborating Centre at NSW Health Pathology Randwick, where your work will contribute directly to the surveillance and control of gonorrhoea. Working alongside a team of experts, you’ll perform laboratory procedures including the identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing and typing of pathogenic Neisseria species, supporting critical public health outcomes on both a national and international scale.
We’re seeking a passionate and motivated Medical Laboratory Technician who is eager to learn, develop specialised skills and contribute across all areas of the laboratory. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy scientific problem-solving and want to make a meaningful difference every day, this is an opportunity to grow your career in a world-renowned reference laboratory. Best of all, this role offers a Monday to Friday roster with no shift work, providing the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance while doing work that truly matters.
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
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 pathology or medical laboratory operations
- Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience in a diagnostic microbiology laboratory, with experience in antimicrobial susceptibility testing, including MIC determination and interpretation
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the 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
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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.
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