Employment Type: Various
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $32.46 - $33.71 per hour plus superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ664448
Location: Sutherland Hospital
Applications Close: 8 June 2026 - 11:59pm



About the opportunity
Do you have a keen interest in laboratory science and a desire to contribute to high-quality patient care? NSW Health Pathology is seeking motivated and reliable Medical Laboratory Assistants to join the Central Specimen Reception (CSR) at Sutherland Hospital. We are seeking two staff to join our team on a permanent full time and a permanent part time at 20 hours per week basis.

Are you an individual that is well suited to someone who enjoys working in a dynamic, team-focused laboratory setting? Apply now!



What you'll be doing
Contribute to a high-quality pathology service. Perform pathology specimen reception duties including 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 - 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.

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. Please note that applications that appear to be generated by AI tools or copied from external sources may not be considered.