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OverviewEmployment Type: VariousPosition Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2Remuneration: $31.21 - $32.41 per hour plus superannuationLocation: TamworthApplications Close: 30 September 2025 - 11:59pmAbout the opportunity: Looking to start a rewarding career in the medical field? Have an eye for detail and curiosity about how a pathology lab operates? The heart of our operations is the Specimen Reception department at our Tamworth laboratory. This small but vital team plays a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the entire laboratory. We provide training to get started in this fast-paced and essential role. In this position you will handle pathology samples from across the New England region, enter patient demographics into our system, organise samples for different departments, and ship them to larger labs in Newcastle or Sydney. As the main point of contact for medical staff across the hospital campus, youll be central to many vital processes. This is an opportunity to gain valuable experience and set you up for future career advancement in the laboratory field.What we can offer youThis position is eligible for a Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $5,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements (full time and part time positions only)Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave (full time and part time positions only)Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits (full time and part time positions only)Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport (full time and part time positions only)Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health LearningWhat youll be doingPerform a range of laboratory support and/or specimen reception services and/or collection services, and provide assistance to laboratory staff, under supervision, to deliver a patient-focused service.Qualifications and selection criteriaA working knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to learn, all aspects of the laboratory environment relevant to the DepartmentDemonstrated ability to maintain high quality work output while managing competing prioritiesDemonstrated customer service experience and skills, preferably in a laboratory environment, including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical staffDemonstrated problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to investigate and resolve general issues within the laboratory environmentExcellent data entry skills including high attention to detail and data accuracyAwareness of legislation, policies and requirements relevant to a laboratory settingNeed more information?Position Description; applying for this position; for role related queries contact Clinton Berry at [email protected] Health and SafetyThis 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 comply with the policy and provide evidence of specified diseases 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 permanent. To be eligible for permanent appointment, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Non-citizens or non-permanent residents are eligible only for temporary employment for the duration of their current visa.Talent PoolIf more than one candidate is suitable, an eligibility list may be created for future permanent, full-time/part-time, temporary or casual vacancies.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionNSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.#RuralHealthIncentives J-18808-Ljbffr