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Employment Type:Temporary Part Time, with potential availability of ongoing employmentPosition Classification:Technical Assistant Grade 2Remuneration:$32.46 - $33.71 per hour plus superannuationHours Per Week:24Requisition ID:REQ645696Location: Grafton Base HospitalApplications Close: 30 March 2026 - 11:59pmAbout the opportunityAn exciting to have a rewarding career in Pathology within a dynamic and supportive team. NSW Health Pathology is seeking highly motivated individual to join the Pathology Specimen Reception/Collection team at Grafton Base Hospital. Successful applicants will participate in 8am-6pm Monday to Friday, 7am-12am Saturday and Sunday roster between both Grafton Base Hospital and Maclean District Hospital.At NSWHP, youll enjoy the benefits of job security, hands-on learning, and the opportunity to make a real impact on peoples lives. Join a professional and collaborative team that values curiosity, care, and commitment. If you''re ready to bring your skills to a place where science meets care, wed love to hear from you.Come and be a part of a dynamic and energetic collection/preanalytical team in the Clarence Valley!What we can offer youFinancial Benefits - Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $3,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements.Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefitsProfessional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health LearningHealth & wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.What you''ll be doingContribute to a customer-focused pathology collection service across inpatient, outpatient and home care settings. Provide a high-quality healthcare service to all referrers and consumers. Perform venepuncture and other duties pertaining to specimen collection, data entry, processing, and delivery into sites for pathology investigations as required.Interested in joining Australias largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:Certificate III in Pathology Collections and/or previous experience in venepuncture or a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the clinical environment relevant to the Department.Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and clinical staff in an environment transferrable to this role.Demonstrated problem solving and trouble shooting skills, with the ability to resolve general issues within the clinical environment including specimen preparation and transport ensuring viability of the specimens.Familiarity with pathology terminology and requirements and the willingness to learn a broad scope of collection, data entry and specimen preparation practices including paediatric and neonate blood collections.Willing to participate in shift type work including weekend work as required and travel to any site or location within the operational area as requested.Demonstrated ability to manage a demanding professional team environment where there are competing priorities and strict deadlines.Proficient computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.Current NSW CClass drivers licence (P1 or P2 accepted) is required. Interstate CClass licence holders must obtain an NSW CClass licence within three months of appointment. Learner licences are not accepted. Alternatively, applicants must have the capacity to travel to any site for a shift as required.Information For ApplicantsNSW 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 websiteYou 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. SeePD2024_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.We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives. Please note that applications that appear to be generated by AI tools or copied from external sources may not be considered.This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Childrens Guardian.Need more information?1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Meredith Wiggs onTo learn more about NSWHP please visit Life at NSW Health Pathology or connect with us on LinkedIn!#RuralHealthIncentives