Laboratory Assistant - Fixed Term Contractual Role

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Job description

Career Opportunities: Laboratory Assistant - Fixed Term Contractual Role (48603)

Requisition ID 48603 - Posted - Fixed Term Period (I) - Fixed Term Full Time (FT)

Reference Number: 48603: Laboratory Assistant - Fixed Term Contractual Role

Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time (FT)

Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north. Services are provided through our five main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital.

About the Role:

This role would suit either an existing or aspiring laboratory assistant who enjoys working as part of a team to contribute to the production of high-quality work and ongoing patient care. The position is a Full Time Fixed Term position until 31/10/2025.

Positioned in the Anatomical Pathology team, the key responsibilities include (but are not limited to): specimen handling and data entry, laboratory investigations, MDM organization, organizing send-away specimens, answering phone calls and emails, and assisting the Anatomical Pathologists, Senior staff, and external and internal clients.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Victorian Certificate of Education or equivalent. Desirable qualification includes certificate/diploma in laboratory techniques or similar.
• Previous experience working in a diagnostic pathology laboratory would be highly advantageous and preferable.
• Previous working experience in administration/clerical work specifically data entry would also be advantageous.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-changing environment, working both independently and as part of a team.
• High attention to detail, organizational and time management skills.

Next Steps:

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Imogen Campbell on 03 9485 9402.

Applications close 19 February 2025

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at Northern Health?

We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, including:

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive’ program.
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support.
• An inclusive and culturally safe space.
• State of the art facilities and campus partnerships.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs’.
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, and our online library.

Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health/Workforce Immunisation procedure together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to, influenza.