Pathology Courier Driver
NSW Health
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Motor Vehicle Driver <2950
Remuneration: $31.83 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ663457
Location: Orange Health Service
Applications Close: 9 June 2026 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
NSW Health Pathology is seeking a reliable and motivated Pathology Courier Driver to join the team at Orange Health Service in a permanent Part Time role. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe and timely collection and delivery of pathology specimens, reports, and supplies between healthcare facilities, ensuring strict adherence to handling, safety, and infection control protocols. You will play a critical role in supporting diagnostic services while working independently, maintaining accurate records, and demonstrating a strong commitment to confidentiality and quality.
This is a great opportunity to join a supportive, purpose-driven team and contribute to improving patient outcomes in the local community.
What we can offer you
Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
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.
What you'll be doing
Provide an efficient, consistent and reliable pathology sample transport service which also transports collection equipment, results and other items as required to and from NSWHP laboratories, collection centres, clinics and hospitals.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- A level of fitness appropriate to courier duties: walk long distances and lift, carry and move items of up to 10 kgs over an eight hour shift
- Ability to be flexible and participate in a 24 hour / 7 day roster
- Current unencumbered Class C NSW drivers license with exemplary driving record. Attach your driving record from Service NSW to this application. An uncertified record may be obtained online for a fee.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to deliver efficient and effective services
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills with the ability to maintain high quality work output while managing competing priorities
- Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and within a team and to promote teamwork as a basis for improvement.
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.
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