Pathology Assistant

Join Pathology Queensland and play a vital role in supporting diagnostic services for the Central Highlands community. This hands-on opportunity combines specimen collection, pathology support and laboratory operations, making a direct contribution to patient care while building valuable healthcare skills in a regional setting.

The purpose of this role is to provide pathology support services through specimen collection, specimen reception, laboratory processing and referral activities, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of diagnostic services to patients and clinicians.

What you'll do

In this role you will collect blood specimens from inpatients and outpatients, perform specimen reception and registration activities, process and prepare samples for analysis and referral testing, maintain accurate laboratory records and data entry systems, support stores and inventory functions, assist with quality control activities, operate within specimen reception and clinical pathology workflows, liaise with patients and healthcare professionals, and contribute to the efficient operation of pathology services across the Emerald laboratory.

About you

We are searching for someone who:

• Has experience or interest in pathology, healthcare or laboratory support services
• Can perform phlebotomy duties safely and professionally, or is willing to learn
• Has strong communication and customer service skills
• Can demonstrate empathy and compassion when working with patients
• Has sound computer and data entry skills
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• 38 hour full time work week
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.