Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $66,939.37 - $69,503.42 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ702327
Location: Orange Health Service
Applications Close: 17 November 2026 - 11:59pm
About The Opportunity
Join NSW Health Pathology at Orange Health Service as a permanent full-time Medical Laboratory Assistant - Collections and CSR.
If you enjoy working with people and want a role where you can make a genuine difference to patients every day, this could be the opportunity for you. You’ll work across specimen collection and customer service, helping provide a welcoming, professional experience for patients while supporting the delivery of high-quality pathology services.
Based at Orange Health Service, you’ll join a supportive team and have the opportunity to build your skills while establishing a rewarding career with NSW Health Pathology.
What You'll Be Doing
Contribute to a high-quality pathology service. Perform a range of pre analytical duties including pathology collections, receiving and triaging of specimens, patient registration and request entry, specimen processing and preparation for transport or delivery to laboratories for timely accurate diagnostic testing.
What We Can Offer You
- Financial Benefits - Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $5,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements, and 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.
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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.
- We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives.
- This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- For role related queries or questions contact Tatenda Zana on tatenda.zana@health.nsw.gov.au
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Medical Laboratory Assistant - Collections and CSR employer: NSW Health Pathology
NSW Health Pathology is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With generous salary packaging options, additional leave days, and comprehensive training opportunities, employees can thrive in their roles while contributing to meaningful healthcare services at renowned locations like John Hunter Hospital, Westmead Hospital, and St George Hospital.
