Career growth, training and development opportunities open to you when joining our team of hard-working Health Professionals as a Phlebotomist. This position is one of a team of Phlebotomists based at the Redcliffe Hospital. The primary purpose of this position is to collect pathology specimens from patients within or attending the Redcliffe Hospital. If you have great customer service skills and a proactive and organised nature we would love to hear from you.

Job details

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

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

• Demonstrated experience or ability to acquire experience in the correct procedures of specimen collection/phlebotomy including canulation and the application of established policies and guidelines with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated knowledge or the ability to acquire knowledge of the importance of standard precautions in dealing with patients and biological specimens.
• Proven ability to follow instructions and work conscientiously and accurately with minimal supervision after careful instruction.
• Proven ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to communicate effectively with clients, clinical staff and colleagues.
• Positive focus upon patient care within a hospital health care environment.
• Demonstrate a high level of commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrate data entry skills with the ability to work accurately and give attention to detail.
• Experience in or the ability to rapidly learn pre-analytical process in a large and complex specimen reception unit

Qualifications, registrations and other requirements

• Nil mandatory qualifications.
• While not mandatory, a Certificate in Pathology (Specimen Collection) or equivalent would be well regarded.
• Contemporary computer skills required for Data Entry, Excel and Word would be highly regarded.
• The successful applicant may be required to work shifts at the Redcliffe, The Prince Charles Hospital or Caboolture Pathology Queensland laboratories.
• Phlebotomists may be required to undertake Central Specimen Reception (CSR) training and work shifts in CSR as required.
• Please detail any visa conditions you may have if you are not a permanent resident of Australia.
• We understand that some people may require adjustments to the workplace or the way the work is performed. All applicants are encouraged to advise the panel of any support or reasonable adjustments (i.e. building access, wheelchair access, interpreting services etc.) that may be required.

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.

• CSQ648978 Phlebotomist PPT (PDF, 232KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Pack - July 2025 (PDF, 911KB)
  Information Package for Applicants