The Team
The Preanalytics Team operates within THS Pathology at the Royal Hobart Hospital, Tasmania’s largest public pathology provider.
This team is essential to the smooth operation of pathology services, ensuring that every sample is handled with precision and care from the moment it arrives.
The Role
Join the Preanalytics team within Pathology, the vital gateway for all specimens received for testing. As a Laboratory Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring samples are accurately received, processed, prepared and transported for analysis.
Working in a fast-paced laboratory environment, you will assist with specimen reception, data entry, sample preparation, referrals to interstate and international laboratories, equipment maintenance, quality improvement activities, and maintaining high standards of laboratory safety and cleanliness.
You will need
- Previous experience in specimen reception and data entry functions within a diagnostic laboratory environment.
- Ability to work as the sole technician on an out of hour’s roster.
- Ability to apply standard operating procedures in the work environment.
- Ability to maintain focus and accuracy in a fast-paced role.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
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 position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of approximately 12 months.
AND
Fixed term, part time, shift worker position, working up to 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of approximately 12 months.
*Please note that during the first 12 weeks of employment, you will be required to work full-time hours to complete your onboarding and training program.
*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
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 full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary
$76,849 to $82,996 pro rata per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025
Salary Packaging
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
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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
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that 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 Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
*only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Terri Kidd
Position: Senior Scientist - Preanalytics
Phone number: (03) 616 68529
Email address: terri.kidd@ths.tas.gov.au
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