Laboratory Technician

Northern Health is seeking a Laboratory Technician for a Fixed Term Full Time role in Melbourne, Australia, within the Anatomical Pathology team. Responsibilities include specimen handling, histological techniques, and general laboratory duties. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in diagnostic pathology. The position is fixed term until October 2025, covering maternity leave, and involves working in a busy team environment.
Reference Number:49893:Laboratory Technician

Employment Type:Fixed Term Full Time (FT)

Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD, Melbourne’s North is fastbecoming the place to be!

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Laboratory Technician to join the Anatomical Pathology team as a Fixed Term Full Time or Part Time basis.

About Northern Health:

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

This role would suit a passionate and experienced Laboratory Technician who enjoys working as part of a busy team to contribute to the production of high-quality work and participation on a rotating roster.

This position is fixed term until October 2025 covering maternity leave.

Based within the Anatomical Pathology team the key responsibilities would be (but not limited to); specimen handling, Embedding and Microtomy of FFPE tissue, data entry, equipment maintenance, block and slide filing, cytopathology preparation, mortuary duties and other general laboratory responsibilities

To be successful in this role you will have:
• A relevant diploma of applied science (Medical Laboratory), diploma or advanced diploma in laboratory technology or Laboratory Operations, currently studying an undergraduate or postgraduate in Laboratory Medical Science, or equivalent.
• Previous experience working in a diagnostic pathology laboratory and experience in histological techniques is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-changing environment, working both independently and as part of a time
• Have a high attention to detail, organizational and time management skills

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Imogen Campbell, Senior Scientist of AP, 94859333

Applications close 21 April 2025

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:
• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
• A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs’
• Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library

For a glimpse of life at NH, click here.

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza.