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Job details

The successful applicant will be supported to undertake a Certificate III or Certificate IV qualification through available funded training pathways. This will include participation in a structured program of learning and assessment designed to support the attainment of the relevant nationally recognised qualification.

In this role as Pathology Assistant, you will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality pathology service through a diverse range of responsibilities. Your duties will include phlebotomy collections to both inpatient and outpatients, receiving, preparing, and dispatching specimens for analysis, accurately registering request forms, managing stores, and supporting clinical pathology activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering reliable, high-quality support within a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

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

• Demonstrated ability to effectively use computerised systems, basic keyboarding skills particularly for data entry.
• Demonstrated operational knowledge of Clinical Pathology and Specimen Reception procedures, and medical and scientific terminology.
• Demonstrated knowledge of blood collection, including procedures to be followed in abnormal circumstances, and ability to show empathy, compassion and understanding towards patients.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a team without direct supervision at times.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions.

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 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. 

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.

• QH Applicant Pack_20251027 (PDF)
  
  CSQ679430 CA3 RD Pathology Assistant 2026 (PDF)