Pathology Assistant Core
Join a multidisciplinary laboratory supporting diagnostic services on the Sunshine Coast. In this role, you’ll play a key part in specimen processing and laboratory operations that underpin timely diagnosis and patient care across multiple pathology disciplines.
About this role
The purpose of this role is to support scientific and technical staff by performing specimen reception, processing and general laboratory duties, ensuring accurate and efficient delivery of pathology services.
What you'll do
In this role you will receive and register specimens, perform data entry and specimen processing across laboratory departments, support Central Specimen Reception workflows, maintain laboratory cleanliness and stock levels, follow patient identification and labelling protocols, contribute to quality and accreditation requirements, and support service delivery across a continuous shift roster.
About you
We are searching for someone who:
- Has experience or ability to perform laboratory support duties
- Has strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Can follow procedures and work with minimal supervision
- Has strong communication and teamwork skills
- Can prioritise tasks to meet deadlines
- Has experience in pathology or specimen processing (desirable)
Why work with us?
Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes
Competitive salaries
- 12.75% superannuation
- 17.5% leave loading
Employee wellbeing
- Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
- Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.
Professional development
- Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
- Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
- Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.
Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.
Ready to apply?
For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).
Job details
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Position status Fixed Term Temporary |
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Position type Part-time |
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Occupational group Health - Pathology |
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Classification CA3 |
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Workplace Location Sunshine Coast |
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Job ad reference QLD/CSQ681586 |
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Closing date 12-May-2026 |
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Yearly salary |
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Fortnightly salary |
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Total remuneration |
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Salary other |
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Job duration
6 months |
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Contact person
Jasmin Hicks-Niven |
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Contact details
(07) 5202 8836
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Attachments
CSQ681586 Pathology Assistant Core RD (PDF, 204KB)
Role Description DoH Applicant Pack (PDF, 8.06MB) Information Package for Applicants |
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