Pathology Collections Supervisor
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- 12-month Parental Leave opportunity
- HS3 base salary +10 % over award + generous salary packaging + super
- Monthly ADO + 5 weeks annual leave
- Heidelberg Location (includes Regional Travel)
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 state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
Collections Supervisor – Pathology Collections Department
Join the Pathology Collections Department, committed to delivering exceptional service across Austin Health’s three campuses and regional Victoria, including Shepparton, Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, and soon Bendigo (Dec 2025).
About the Role:
As Collections Supervisor, you will lead and support pathology collection teams to ensure smooth, compliant operations. Key responsibilities include staff rostering and performance management, conducting site visits, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, assisting with training and recruitment, and maintaining quality documentation.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:
- Certificate III or IV in Pathology Collection (or equivalent)
- Relevant management experience with strong leadership skills
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
- Intermediate computer proficiency (MS Office, lab systems)
- Commitment to patient-centred care and Austin Health values: Integrity, Accountability, Respect, Excellence
- Valid Driver’s Licence
Our Benefits:
- 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.
- Five weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time), plus purchased leave option
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: Kelly Wright, Collections Manager, Kelly.wright@austin.org.au
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: Friday 19 September 2025
