An exciting opportunity to join a friendly hardworking team of Health professionals. This position will be located within Microbiology Department of Pathology Queensland Toowoomba and will be responsible for performing a broad range of simple to complex pre-analytical and post-analytical procedures consistently and accurately and maintaining competence in the operational aspects of the unit.

Job details

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

• Perform a diverse range of tasks in the Microbiology Specimen Reception area to a consistently high standard in accordance with established laboratory protocols.
• Knowledge and experience in data entry and word processing.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work conscientiously and accurately with minimal local supervision.
• Be proficient in the use of laboratory equipment (e.g. centrifuges, cytospin, staining machine).
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrated literacy and numeracy skills including the ability to read and follow instructions, work conscientiously and to contribute and function as an effective team member to achieve our organisational goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate a high level of commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement, in accordance with National Association of Testing Authority/International Standardisation Organisation (NATA/ISO).
• Demonstrate ability to cooperate and actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, workplace health and safety and an ethical environment.

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

• 38hours per fortnight
• 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. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QPHASS639401 Pathology Assistant PPT 0.5 CA3 TW Micro (PDF, 269KB)
  Role Description
  
  QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants