Pathology Queensland are looking for Clinical Assistants to join their team in Ipswich/Ripley. In this role you will perform blood collection primarily on inpatients within the Ripley Satellite Health Service to support a new service opening in November 2025. However, successful staff will also be required to rotate through Ipswich Hospital and perform blood collection on inpatients and outpatients of all ages, contributing to a high quality, cost-effective Pathology Specimen Collection Service, and to assist in other laboratory operations as required.

Job details

What you'll do 

• Maintain a neat, tidy, and respectful personal presentation always including the wearing of the provided Pathology Queensland corporate uniform.
• Maintain above-average attendance, punctuality, and impeccable behaviour in the workplace.
• Perform blood collection effectively and efficiently as part of a skilled team of Phlebotomists rostered to cover agreed operating hours within either Ripley Satellite Health Service and Ipswich Hospital sites.
• Whilst within Ripley Satellite Heath Service, perform pre-analytical processes consistently and accurately, by maintaining competency in some areas of Central Specimen Reception including but not limited to specimen processing and packing of specimens.
• Ensure that all collection practices and processes comply with Pathology Queensland, NATA, and ISO requirements.
• Effectively prioritise workloads to assist the laboratory to meet Pathology Queensland turn-around-time key performance targets.

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

• The ability to participate in an established roster which may cover a range of shifts within the hours of 0600-1630 weekdays and 0600-1100 on weekends and public holidays.
• The ability to work at either Ripley Satellite Health Service and Ipswich Hospital sites as required. 
• Demonstrated experience in or the ability to acquire experience in the correct procedures of specimen collection including the application of established policies and guidelines with minimal supervision. (required for both sites- Ripley Satellite Health Service and Ipswich Hospital)
• Demonstrated experience in or the ability to acquire experience in the correct procedures of specimen reception (specimen processing and packing) including the application of established policies and guidelines with minimal supervision. (Required for Ripley Satellite Health Service site)
• Ability to successfully perform phlebotomy on neonates, paediatric, adult, and geriatric patients in a busy public hospital environment.
• Prioritise inpatient and outpatient workloads to meet Turn Around Times, averaging 7 or more collections per hour on each shift.

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

• 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. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Further information

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

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.ﾠ

Documents

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

• CSQ657800 Clinical Assistant (Phlebotomist) RD (PDF, 246KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Pack - July 2025 (PDF, 911KB)
  Information Package for Applicants