Medical Laboratory Technician - Anatomical Pathology

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2

Remuneration: $68,594.99 - $98,799.60 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ664944

Location: Wollongong Hospital

Applications Close: 10 June 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

Join our team at Wollongong Hospital as a Medical Laboratory Technician in Anatomical Pathology on a permanent Full Time basis. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-quality diagnostic services through specimen preparation, laboratory processing, and support of pathologists in delivering accurate and timely results. You will work in a collaborative, professional environment with modern facilities, playing a vital role in patient care across the Illawarra region.

Take the next step in your career with a supportive team dedicated to excellence in pathology services.

What you'll be doing

Perform a range of laboratory investigations, tests (manual and automated), and technical tasks in accordance with established methods, procedures, and protocols. Undertake Anatomical Pathology specific duties including tissue embedding, microtomy, special stains, and immunohistochemistry (IHC), ensuring accuracy and adherence to quality standards.

Coordinate and manage send away testing, including specimen preparation, documentation, and tracking in accordance with laboratory and referral requirements. Undertake additional laboratory duties, including preparation of reagents and materials, and the maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment, ensuring compliance with established laboratory processes and protocols.

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.

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

• Minimum qualification of Diploma in Laboratory Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution with subjects relevant to pathology or medical laboratory operations

• Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience in delivering efficient, high-quality services within an Anatomical Pathology department

• Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment whilst working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes set to meet client expectations

• Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers and patients as well as clinical laboratory staff

• Sound computer literacy skills including Microsoft Office applications and ability to use Laboratory Information Systems or equivalent systems

• Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment

• Commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities

I nformation 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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