Exciting opportunity for a Pathology Assistant / Phlebotomist to join the Thursday Island Pathology Queensland team for 12 months.

Job details

What you'll do
To assist in the provision of an effective and efficient Specimen Reception and Phlebotomy service in the Thursday Island Laboratory and to ensure that all laboratory practices comply with Pathology Queensland requirements.  Assist in the pre-analytical sample preparation, data entry and the efficient and effective referral of samples to other laboratories within Pathology Queensland.

About you
We are searching for someone who has:

• A working knowledge of or demonstrated ability to quickly learn all aspects of pre-analytical specimen processing.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work conscientiously and accurately with minimal local supervision.
• Demonstrated data entry skills and in the use of Microsoft Office applications, i.e. Word and Excel.
• Ability to effectively use or quickly acquire the ability to use the laboratory information system (Auslab). 
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills to enable effective interaction within a work group and between clients.
• Work in a manner displaying integrity; complying with ethical and behavioural standards, respecting patient confidentiality and the importance of patient results.
• Proven ability to work as a team member to achieve organisational goals
• Work in a manner displaying integrity; complying with ethical and behavioural standards, respecting patient confidentiality and the importance of patient results.

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

• 38 hour full time work week
• 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.

• CSQ657946 Pathology Assistant (Phlebotomist) RD (PDF, 138KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Pack - July 2025 (PDF, 911KB)
  Application Kit