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Pathology Assistant Anatomical Pathology


Toowoomba

Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity within Clinical Support Queensland!

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Pathology
Classification CA3
Workplace Location Toowoomba region
Job ad reference QLD/CSQ677705
Closing date 20-Mar-2026
Job duration Permanent Part-time
Contact person Lisa Meredith
Contact details 0746166564
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Are you looking for a new adventure? Perhaps adding to your skillset? Challenging yourself in a new environment? Pathology Queensland is seeking a Pathology Assistant to join their dynamic team. This is a permanent part-time role (38 hours per fortnight). This role will provide efficient and effective support to Medical, Scientific and Technical staff for services in Anatomical Pathology and the Mortuary.

What you'll do

In this role, you will provide assistance to scientific and technical laboratory staff by operating, monitoring and maintaining the instruments, equipment and facilities of the laboratory and mortuary. You will also actively support specimen processing performing specimen reception, registration, storage and disposal including data entry.

About you

We are looking for someone who has experience in, or a desire and ability to rapidly acquire knowledge in Anatomical Pathology laboratory and Mortuary duties. This role requires a high level of interpersonal skills and communication skills to enable effective interaction within a work group and between clients (internal and external). If you have proficiency in the use of laboratory information systems or the ability to rapidly acquire these skills, this is highly regarded.

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.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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