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Medical Laboratory Technician - Anatomical Pathology
Posted on June 18, 2026
- Kingswood, Australia
- 0 - 0 USD (yearly)
- Full Time
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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: REQ670219
Location: Nepean Hospital
Applications Close: 28 June 2026 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
Are you wanting to expand your knowledge and skills in Anatomical Pathology? NSW Health Pathology are seeking a motivated and reliable Medical Laboratory Technician to join the Anatomical Pathology team at Nepean Hospital. If you are someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and enjoy the stability of a permanent role, apply now!
Nepean Hospital serves the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD), supporting both the Nepean and Blue Mountains communities. The Hospital services as a tertiary teaching facility, and provides scientific and technical support to pathology services in the Blue Mountains and Lithgow.
What you'll be doing
Perform a range of laboratory investigations and tests (manual and automated) and technical tasks by applying established methods and procedures, as directed. Undertake other laboratory duties including embedding microtomy, special stains, frozen sections and case allocation.
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 experience in the delivery of pathology services within Anatomical Pathology, including experience in embedding, sectioning, straining including IHC straining techniques. This may be complemented by dissection techniques
- Demonstrated experience in the use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Systems
- 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
- 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
Information 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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To learn more about NSWHP please visit “Life at NSW Health Pathology” or connect with us on LinkedIn!
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