Laboratory Assistant Grade 3

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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 Anatomical Pathology Department

Austin Health Pathology is a dynamic and growing department within Austin Health, dedicated to delivering high-quality diagnostic services across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. The Department of Anatomical Pathology provides services to over 20 public hospitals in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. It is the one of the largest public Anatomical Pathology departments in Victoria.

About the role 

As the Grade 3 Laboratory Assistant, you will be responsible for the efficient and accurate processing of pathology requests and specimens, ensuring they are registered into the laboratory information system (LIS) promptly, instrument maintenance activities, and assisting scientific staff with testing of samples. You will work collaboratively with a supportive team of professionals including technicians, scientists and pathologists. You’ll enjoy our continuing education and quality improvement strategies. This is a permanent, part time position working 24 hours per week from 3:30pm – midnight.

About you 

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

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

• Strong attention to detail and sound organisational skills
• Experience in handling, sorting, and preparing pathology specimens
• Ability to accurately register patient and specimen information into a Laboratory Information System (LIS) or equivalent system
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team to ensure efficient workflow and timely processing of samples
• Previous experience working in a pathology or clinical laboratory environment is desirable but not essential

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: Abi McDonald, Principal Scientist at Abi.McDonald@austin.org.au

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

Application closing date: Tuesday 17 March 2026