Lab Assistant - Mildura

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• Join our Mildura team at the Mildura Base Public Hospital
• Make an impact being committed to provide the highest level of service to the Hospital, and the wider community of Sunraysia.
• Enjoy the benefits of salary packing to increase your take-home pay

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About the Pathology Department

Austin Health Pathology is an accredited laboratory with the National Association of Testing Authorities Australia (NATA), the Royal College of Pathologists of Australia (RCPA), National Safety and Quality Health Services Standards (NSQHS), National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council and Medicare Australia, supported by a network of Collection Centres at hospital sites and within the community.

The department situated at Mildura Base Public Hospital is committed to provide the highest level of service to the Hospital, and the wider community of Sunraysia.

About the role 

As one of our Lab Assistants, you will work collaboratively with a supportive team. You’ll join a friendly and supportive team who genuinely enjoy their work and the contribution they make.

A regular day will see you:   

• Sort and distribute all samples as they arrive into the laboratory.
• Prioritise specimens through interpretation of referrals
• Check sample labelling requirements are met and number samples and request forms with barcode labels.
• Register specimens and request details into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Prepare and pack samples for referral as required.

About you 

As the Laboratory Assistant, you will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

• Administration or Laboratory experience
• The desire to work in a fast paced environment as part of a team
• Flexibility to work varying shifts

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Andrew Schultz, Medical Scientist - Grade 4, Andrew.Schultz@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Tuesday 1 July 2025