Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2
Remuneration: $68,594.99 - $98,799.60 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ664779
Location: Nepean Hospital
Applications Close: 9 June 2026 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated and collaborative Technical Officer - Supervisor to join our Central Specimen Reception team at Nepean Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced 24/7 pathology service that supports patient care across the hospital and wider health district.
The successful applicant must be available to work a rotating 24/7 roster, including weekends and public holidays.
We are a proud multicultural team that values diversity and fosters a workplace culture built on respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence.
What you'll be doing
Provide day-to-day supervision and technical support within Central Specimen Reception (CSR) to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable pre-analytical service delivery. Coordinate workflow, support staff training and competency, oversee sendaway management, and work collaboratively with the Pathology Collections Technical Officer and Pre-Analytical Management to maintain service standards, resolve operational issues, and ensure timely, accurate specimen handling. Undertake additional duties as directed to support operational priorities across the pre-analytical department.
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 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
- Demonstrated experience in the supervision of laboratory staff
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 PD2024_15 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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For role related queries or questions contact Estelle Baldomero on [email protected]
To learn more about NSWHP please visit “Life at NSW Health Pathology” or connect with us on LinkedIn!
