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Job Description
Job Description:
Role title: Technical Assistant
Role type: Permanent full time
Role grade: Technical Assistant Grade 1 to 2 (Year 13
Department and location: SydPath Anatomical Pathology St Vincents Hospital Darlinghurst
Salary: $60746.24 $64259.80 super salary packaging
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincents Health Australia Australias largest notforprofit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857 our 30000 healthcare superheroes operatepublic and private hospitals residential aged care community and virtual care and outreach programs.
About the role
Join our dynamic team and play a key role in supporting our laboratory operations. We are seeking a detailoriented individual to assist with a range of tasks in Histology Cytology and Mortuary support. Key responsibilities include:
Histology & Cytology Support: Assist with housekeeping filing data entry specimen tracking reagent management microtomy and automated stainer maintenance.
Mortuary Assistance: Provide support in admissions releases and preparation of deceased persons for viewing.
Equipment Maintenance: Assist with regular maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to ensure smooth operations.
Team Collaboration: Work across Anatomical Pathology areas multitasking and supporting colleagues in a fastpaced environment.
Health & Safety: Adhere to policies report incidents and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures.
About you
We are looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and possesses strong organizational and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a passion for supporting vital medical work and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. You should be someone who:
Works Well in Teams: Enjoys collaborating with others and contributing to a positive customerfocused environment.
DetailOriented and Organized: Demonstrates excellent time management an eye for detail and the ability to prioritize tasks while managing competing deadlines.
Adaptable and Quick to Learn: Has a working knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn all aspects of Anatomical Pathology laboratory support functions.
Demonstrates Compassion: Understands the importance of handling deceased persons with dignity care and respect at all times.
CustomerFocused: Brings demonstrated customer service experience preferably in a laboratory setting with the ability to communicate effectively and follow established protocols and procedures.
Why work at St Vincents
Join us on our mission to provide care to all including the most atrisk people in our community
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary taxfree
Committed to financial support for educational development scholarship programs paid study leave
About the hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincents hospital Darlinghurst.
A busy innercity hospital in a beautiful location
Surrounded by great cafes galleries and theatres parks nightlife and nearby glorious beaches
A place of expert clinical care for atrisk people
Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes many of which are located oncampus
Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation bone marrow transplantation cardiology cancer care AIDS/HIV respiratory medicine mental health homeless health drug & alcohol services and correctional health
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Preemployment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all rolerequired preemployment checks including relevant immunisations.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is 28 April 2025
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest skills and experience align with the role.
Respectfully this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
Reconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information visit https://www.svha/aboutus/reconciliation or get in contact at
View Reconciliation Action Plan
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Employment Type
Full-Time
