Medical Laboratory Technician G1

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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 Microbiology Department 

Austin Pathology is committed to the provision of high quality, comprehensive, evidence-based pathology services in a timely, cost effective and ethical manner, to meet the needs of our customers. We ensure thorough training and professional development of our staff, while maintaining a high level of activity in research and education

About the role 

As the Medical Laboratory Technician in Microbiology, you will be expected to be proficient in all areas of the laboratory with the ability to assist in providing a broad range of relevant laboratory services. This is a full time, fixed term position until August 2026. 

A regular day will see you:   

• Participate in the development and use of new technologies including Kiestra WCA, MALDI-ToF MS, antimicrobial resistance testing and molecular diagnostics.
• Provide basic technical advice on Microbiology principles to staff.
• Work with the senior scientists/in-charge to develop training and competency assessments for technical staff
• Process all specimen types both on automated system (Kiestra, Urine analyser, Blood culture or other) and manually.
• Adhere to documentation and management of operating procedures and methods in accordance with both the Austin Pathology Quality System and accreditation requirements.
• Participate in R&D projects, including presentation / publication of results
• Manage reagents, consumables and other inventory, to ensure provision of service with regard to budgetary constraints.
• Maintain training, performance and competency levels with respect to documented laboratory methods, procedures and policies.

About you 

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

• Relevant qualification, demonstrable Microbiology knowledge and experience processing specimens in Microbiology (preferably Medical Microbiology) Laboratory
• Knowledge in principles of laboratory Microbiology, Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology, Mycology and Infection Control.
• Analytical problem solving and corrective action implementation.

• Ability to work both independently, and in a team environment with good interpersonal and communication skills

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: Prue Waters, Principal Scientist at Prue.Waters@austin.org.au

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

Application closing date: Tuesday 21 October 2025