Mortuary Services Supervisor - Pathology

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 18 months with possibility of extension and or permanency

Classification: Technical Officer Level 4 (PN 66949)

Salary: $102,657 – $116,592 (Plus 12.5% Super)

Location: The Canberra Hospital

Section: Pathology

Closing Date: 8 July 2026

What Can We Offer You

Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.

Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

Flexible working conditions.

Access to Employee Assistance Program.

Access to discounted gym membership.

Access to onsite Physiotherapists.

Onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.

About The Role

ACT Pathology is a division of Canberra Health Services, with laboratories located at both Canberra Hospital and North Canberra Hospital operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round. Collection Centres are also located across several community sites. ACT Pathology provides diagnostic and consultative services to medical specialists and general practitioners and their patients in both hospital and community settings. As major infrastructure programs continue across both hospital campuses, including planning for a new laboratory, this is an exciting time to be part of a service that is evolving to support contemporary healthcare delivery. The Mortuary is routinely staffed Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays, with occasional requirements to work outside standard hours.

The successful applicant will be a motivated and proactive professional who is committed to delivering high-quality customer service and fostering a positive, collaborative workplace culture. They will provide leadership within the team while actively supporting and promoting Canberra Health Services values and contributing to a vibrant and engaged work environment. The role requires the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively, with a high level of attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with the ability to engage sensitively and professionally with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders. The successful applicant will also demonstrate adaptability and flexibility, responding effectively to changing priorities and delivering services that meet the evolving needs of clients.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

To Apply

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page pitch responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

• Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focused on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website .

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together

Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community

Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Mark Koina at (02) 5124 2844 or at ***email_hidden*** .

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