Pathology Collector Team Leader

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• Grade 4 Pathology Collector – Team Leader
• Full-time | 40 hours per week
• $36.70 per hour + generous salary packaging + superannuation + 10% Senior Allowance + Accrued Day Off (ADO) every month 

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 provides services to not only Austin Health and the co-located Mercy Hospital for Women in Heidelberg, but also to numerous GPs and specialists in the metropolitan and regional community. We are committed to providing high quality patient care through routine and complex diagnostic services, expert advice and support for teaching and research.

About the role 

As a Pathology Collector Team Leader, you will ensure the highest level of service at all times to our patients and clients, in both the hospital and outpatient settings. You will ensure specimen integrity is maintained and patient care is at the centre of everything you do.

A regular day will see you:   

• Collect blood and non-blood samples with accuracy, care, and professionalism.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records for every patient and specimen collected.
• Prepare, label, and package specimens to ensure safe and timely transport to the laboratory.
• Manage efficient, fair, and cost-effective staff rostering to meet workload and quality requirements.
• Oversee ordering of consumables and ensure adequate stock levels are maintained.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and compliant work environment.
• Support the selection, onboarding, training, and competency assessment of staff as required.
• Perform On-Call duties, responding to staff phone calls and operational needs.
• Oversee and manage timesheet entries for team members.
• Assist the Home Visit Department when required.

About you 

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:

• A commitment to Austin Health values: Together We Achieved, We Bring Our Best, Our Actions Show We Care, We Shape the Future
• Excellent communication skills and customer service skills.
• Excellent computer skills, willingness to learn new systems as required
• Displays commitment and enthusiasm for the job. A strong work ethic.
• Completion of Certificate III in Pathology Collection
• Experience and expertise in all aspects of pathology collection.

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: Derya Ozdemir, Pathology Collection Supervisor at Derya.Ozdemir@austin.org.au

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

Application closing date: Monday 29 December 2025