Join a high-performing team at Pathology Queensland, where your expertise in specimen collection plays a vital role in delivering quality healthcare outcomes for patients across the state. As a Phlebotomist, you will be responsible for the accurate and efficient collection of high-quality specimens, ensuring a cost-effective and patient-focused service. Working at the frontline of diagnostic care, you’ll contribute directly to timely and reliable pathology results that support clinical decision-making.

Job details

You'll be part of a specialised, motivated, and dynamic team that is passionate about delivering exceptional client service and maintaining the highest standards of patient care within Queensland Health. This role thrives in a fast-paced environment, where adaptability, precision, and strong interpersonal skills are key to success.

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 including 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.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and work productively in a team environment.
• Demonstrate a high level of commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement.
• Ability to actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety and ethical environment.
• The Specimen Collection department delivers a 7-day a week service. In this workplace, all appointed phlebotomy staff are contracted to work any rostered shift within a 7-day roster period including weekends and public holidays.
• The successful applicant will be required to work various shifts times between 06:30 – 17:00 and will likely be expected to work a combination of shifts within each fortnight in various areas of the campus.
• On occasion, be required to work beyond contracted hours to help with workflow and service demand. This facilitates the progressive review of staffing and shift arrangements in the Specimen Collection department to accommodate changes in workload and service requirements.

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. 

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.

• DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)
  
  CSQ680451 Phlebotomist PPT CA3 (PDF)