Work in a highly specialised mortuary and forensic environment supporting autopsy services and patient care outcomes. In this role, you’ll contribute to critical medico-legal processes and support pathologists in delivering respectful, accurate and timely post-mortem services.

Job details

The purpose of this role is to provide specialised mortuary and autopsy support services, assisting with post-mortem procedures, specimen handling and forensic processes to ensure safe, ethical and efficient delivery of anatomical pathology services.

What you'll do

In this role you will assist with hospital and coronial autopsies, prepare and manage deceased persons with care and respect, perform specialised dissection and specimen handling tasks, maintain forensic evidence integrity, support tissue retrieval processes, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to maintaining a safe, compliant and high-performing mortuary environment.

About you

We are searching for someone who:

• Has experience in mortuary, pathology or laboratory environments
• Can work in a physically and emotionally demanding environment
• Has strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills
• Demonstrates professionalism, resilience and integrity
• Has knowledge of relevant legislation or willingness to learn

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.

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. 

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. 

Documents

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

• CSQ681144 Clinical Assistant - Mortuary RD (PDF)
  
  DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)