Technical Assistant Grade 2

Job Description:

• Role title: Technical Assistant

• Role type: Permanent Part Time ( 24 hours)

• Role grade: Technical Assistant Grade 2 Year1/2

• Department and location: Central Specimen Reception SydPath St Vincents Hospital Darlinghurst

• Salary: $61889.52 - $63211.56 super.

Better and fairer care. Always.

We are St Vincents Health Australia Australias largest not-for-profit 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 vital part in supporting our pathology and hospital this role you will:

• Provide exceptional client service manage phone enquiries reception duties and coordinate courier deliveries and specimen pick-ups across the hospital.

• Support laboratory operations process and label specimens operate pre-analytical equipment and ensure accurate data entry and scanning of medical request forms.

• Maintain high-quality standards participate in departmental quality assurance programs and adhere to strict protocols for specimen handling and storage.

• Keep things running smoothly perform laboratory housekeeping equipment maintenance and assist with report printing and distribution.

• Work as a trusted team member collaborate closely with colleagues to deliver safe efficient and timely diagnostic services.

About you

Were looking for a motivated and detail-oriented professional who can bring skill precision and great customer service to our team. You will have:

• Relevant qualifications or experience in pathology with a strong understanding of specimen handling and laboratory processes.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a professional and friendly approach to clients and colleagues.

• Proven customer service expertise and confident telephone etiquette to manage enquiries effectively.

• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities with the capacity to work independently under pressure while meeting deadlines.

• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry ensuring quality and reliability in all tasks.

Why work at St Vincents

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all including the most at-risk 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 tax-free

• 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 inner-city 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 at-risk people

• Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes many of which are located on-campus

• 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.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment 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 15 August 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.

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