This position is for a Laboratory Assistant to work in the 24/7 Central Specimen Reception area of the Pathology Service. The successful applicant will be required to participate in a 24/7 rotating roster that covers all shifts Monday – Sunday, day, evening, night and early morning shifts required.

The successful applicant will be able to work well in a team environment and have a proven ability to prioritise workloads. Full training will be given although experience in Specimen Reception, Pathology or a Pathology discipline would be viewed favourably.

Certificate III/IV in Laboratory skills would be an advantage.

This position is situated at the Royal Melbourne Hospital Campus of the Pathology Service.

Interested?

Find out more about The Royal Melbourne Hospital https://www.thermh.org.au. If you have any questions or require more information, connect with us. We look forward to hearing from you.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and where required, a Working With Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement

We are a diverse workforce reflecting the community we care for. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of cultural diversity and social inclusion. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTI.

Essential: Do have excellent written and verbal communication skills?

Essential: Do you have valid Australian working rights?

Essential: Do you have recent Experience in Pathology preferably in Specimen Reception?

Desirable: Do you have Certificate III or IV in laboratory skills would be an advantage?