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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 12 months Position Classification: Trainee Year 10 Level A Remuneration: $25,045.71 - $43,386.48 per annum plus superannuation Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ657475 Location: Westmead Hospital Applications Close: 4 May 2026 - 11:59pm About The Opportunity Are you a school leaver with a passion for health care? Do you care about your community and want to make a meaningful difference? Looking for the perfect first step into the healthcare industry? We are looking for you to undertake a traineeship in Pathology Collection with us. This is an entry-level position, ideal for candidates who are eager to learn and build a career in healthcare. You will be part of a large, supportive, and caring team, learning from experienced professionals. Full training and ongoing support will be provided while you complete your Certificate III in Pathology Collection, setting you up with the skills and confidence to succeed in this rewarding field. What You''ll Be Doing This is an entrylevel trainee role where you will learn how to collect pathology specimens and support laboratory and reception activities in a hospital setting. With close supervision and onthejob training, you will contribute to safe, accurate and patientcentred pathology services while working towards the successful completion of a Certificate III in Pathology Collection or Pathology Assistance, developing the skills and competencies required to work as a Pathology Collector. What We Can Offer You Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits Worklife balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for fulltime employees) Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including inhouse training with RTO My Health Learning Health & wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families. Requirements A genuine interest and willingness to undertake on the job training in pathology Collections or Laboratory Skills within a Hospital environment. A willingness and the ability to attend the Registered Training organisation and work towards obtaining a Certificate III in Pathology Collections/ Pathology Assistance Do you have any preexisting qualifications related to Pathology or Science/ Healthcare? If so, what are your qualifications? Ability to maintain high quality work output while managing competing priorities in a fast paced hospital environment. Customer service skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical staff. Data entry skills including high attention to detail. 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 Healths 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. For role related queries or questions contact Rajeshwari Dotel on #J-18808-Ljbffr