Employment Type: Various
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $32.46 - $33.71 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ616898
Location: Lismore Base Hospital
Applications Close: 18 November 2025 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

NSW Health Pathology are seeking a Technical Assistant, located within Lismore Base Hospital to work with the Microbiology team. Microbiology is a key department of any Pathology Laboratory and by joining our dynamic team, you will be working in one of the largest regional laboratories in the state, servicing Lismore Base Hospital and the Northern Rivers Community.

Lismore Base Hospital is a regional referral hospital providing a wide range of health services to residents in Northern NSW. These services include a state-of-the-art Operating Theatre Suite, Intensive Care/Cardiac Care Unit, General Medical and Surgical Wards, Women’s Care Unit, Paediatric Unit, Renal Unit and Emergency Department.

The region of Lismore and the Richmond Valley on the far North Coast of NSW offers something for everyone - from nature lovers to foodies. Lismore is only a short drive to Byron Bay, Lennox Head and Ballina to the east and the funky village of Nimbin to the west. The local area has everything from magnificent national parks, waterfalls and rainforest walks to some of the most beautiful beaches on the east coast of Australia. So, if you’re looking for a lifestyle, sea or tree change this could be the job for you.

What we can offer you

This position is eligible for a Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $2,350 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements

• Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave (full 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 Learning
  

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.

Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

1. Certificate III in Pathology Collections, or Pathology Assistance and/or previous experience a pathology setting or a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the pre analytical environment.
2. Demonstrated ability to manage tasks in a demanding environment where there are competing priorities and time constraints.
3. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers, internal and external.
4. Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills combined with the ability to investigate and resolve general issues.
5. Willingness to operate and maintain pre analytical equipment as required.
6. Proficient computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.
7. Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive information in a laboratory setting, following relevant legislation, policies, and requirements.
8. Willingness to participate in a 24/7 rotating shift roster, including weekends, public holidays, and night shifts, and the ability to travel to any site or location within the operational area as required.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) For role related queries or questions contact Christopher Nicol on [email protected]

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

This 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 agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy 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.

Talent Pool

If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future 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.

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