Employment Type: Various

Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2

Remuneration: $32.46 - $33.71 per hour plus superannuation

Requisition ID: REQ635152

Location: John Hunter Hospital

Applications Close: 4 February 2026 - 11:59pm

About The Opportunity

NSW Health Pathology at John Hunter Hospital is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Medical Laboratory Assistants / Pathology Collectors who are passionate about delivering high‑quality patient care. This role offers the chance to work within one of the region’s busiest and most diverse pathology services, providing collection support across a wide geographical footprint.

Our service extends from Toronto to Nelson Bay and out to Singleton, covering six hospital sites as well as multiple outpatient clinics. This means you’ll have the opportunity to experience a variety of clinical settings, work with a broad patient population, and contribute to an essential service relied upon by communities across the Hunter region.

You’ll be joining a supportive and collaborative team committed to accuracy, safety and compassionate care. Each day will bring new experiences as you assist with specimen collection, patient interaction, and the smooth delivery of diagnostic services that play a crucial role in patient treatment and outcomes.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact, develop your skills, and be part of a well‑respected statewide organisation, we encourage you to apply and become part of the NSW Health Pathology team at John Hunter Hospital.

What We Can Offer You

Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual LeaveGenerous salary packaging options and other fringe benefitsCorporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness PassportLearning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

What You'll Be Doing

Contribute 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 Australia’s 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.Unencumbered Class C Driver's License (valid in NSW) or the capacity to travel to any site for a shift as required.Must be 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.

Need more information?

Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Sonia Sabouni on sonia.sabouni@health.nsw.gov.au

Working Rights

This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.

New to NSW Health Pathology?

The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

Talent Pool

If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.