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Employment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2Remuneration: $33.26 - $47.91 per hour plus superannuationHours Per Week: 18Requisition ID: REQ583914Location: DubboApplications Close: 29 June 2025 - 11:59pmAbout The OpportunityAre you looking for a career in a large dynamic regional center? Then this could be the role for you! NSW Health Pathology is currently seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Dubbo team on a Permanent Part Time basis,In the heart of the beautiful Macquarie Valley, Dubbo is a large vibrant regional city situated on the banks of the majestic Macquarie River. This regional city embraces its multiculturalism and has many wonderful experiences to discover, from the award-winning Taronga Western Plains Zoo to its museums and art gallery, magnificent gardens, and a multitude of sporting opportunities and fun activities. Dubbo offers affordable housing, career opportunities, high-quality health, educational and professional services, and it has a large regional airport that has daily flights to Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and many other destinations.The NSW Health Pathology Dubbo service is located within the newly redeveloped Dubbo Hospital and Cancer Care Centre, which is also a teaching hospital hosting six theatres. Dubbo Hospital and NSWHP provides both inpatient and outpatient services to the local Dubbo community and surrounding Western and Far Western areas. The NSWHP Dubbo team take pride in their professionalism and focus on high quality service delivery, as well as promoting a harmonious environment that is connected to community and its stakeholders.What We Can Offer YouThis position is eligible for a Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $2,250 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlementsGenerous salary packaging options and other fringe benefitsCorporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness PassportLearning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health LearningWhat You''ll Be DoingPerform 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.Interested in joining Australias 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 operationsDemonstrated 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 SystemsAbility to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlinesDemonstrated ability to work in a team environment whilst working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes set to meet client expectationsCustomer 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 staffDisplay 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 environmentCommitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activitiesNeed more information?Click here for the Position DescriptionFind out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Shaleen Shah on shaleen.shah@health.nsw.gov.auOccupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious DiseasesThis is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.New to NSW Health Pathology?The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.Working RightsThis position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.Talent PoolIf the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time, temporary and casual vacancies.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionNSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.#RuralHealthIncentives #J-18808-Ljbffr