Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.
The Role
The Preanalytics Team are the ‘gate keepers’ for samples received into Pathology. They are responsible for determining if samples and request forms are appropriate for analysis.
- Ensure that specimens are handled, stored, prepared and distributed appropriately. Centrifuge specimens where necessary and prepare the required number of accurately labelled aliquots. Ensure that the correct specimen is received in the laboratory for analysis.
- Assist with the receipt of pathology specimens, including data entry.
- Prepare specimens for analysis/examination, transport or storage.
- Referral of samples to offsite laboratories, both domestically and internationally, for testing.
- Assist in the loading of samples onto analysers and the removal and storage of samples following analysis.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term full time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible until 18 July 2026
Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
Classification: General Stream, Band 3
Salary: $73,811 - $79,779 per annum (pro rata) + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
*Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar vacancies.
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- An Associate Diploma from a recognised tertiary institution, or an *equivalent qualification, appropriate to the nature of the work OR relevant training and/or experience determined in accordance with the provisions of Section 37 of the State Service Act 2000
* Knowledge and expertise consistent with qualifications recognised at Certificate III and IV or equivalent level
Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Under particular circumstances employees may be required to undertake a new conviction check.
Statement of Duties and any associated documents
You are encouraged to speak with the contact person once you have familiarised yourself with the Statement of Duties and any associated documents. This will assist you to prepare an application more aligned with our specific needs.
Applicant Guide
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Function Statement.
Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
Please Note
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Contact Person
Name: Terri Kidd
Position: Scientist in Charge - Preanalytics
Phone number: 03 6166 8529
Email address: terri.kidd@ths.tas.gov.au
The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.