Deputy Pre-Analytical Manager

Deputy Pre-Analytical Manager

• Permanent Full Time | 5 weeks annual leave + monthly day off


• Box Hill Hospital | Close to cafes, public transport and shops


• Operational leadership opportunity within a large and diverse pathology service

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated leader to join Eastern Health Pathology as the Deputy Pre-Analytical Manager.

Reporting to the Pre-Analytical Services Manager, this position provides operational leadership and support across Collections, Central Specimen Reception and Courier Services. The role is responsible for supporting the delivery of safe, efficient and patient-focused pathology services while contributing to workforce leadership, service planning, quality management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Working closely with Team Leaders, operational managers and key stakeholders, the Deputy Pre-Analytical Manager plays an important role in supporting daily operations, workforce management, accreditation requirements, staff development and organisational change initiatives across the pre-analytical Services portfolio.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Demonstrated leadership experience within pathology, healthcare or a similar operational environment


• Strong people leadership, coaching and performance management skills


• Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills


• Experience leading service improvement and change initiatives


• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities within a complex healthcare environment


• Knowledge of quality systems, accreditation requirements and risk management principles


• Strong workforce planning, rostering and resource management skills


• Experience analysing operational data and using information to support decision making


• Excellent organisational, problem solving and decision-making skills


• Commitment to delivering high quality patient-centred services

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 


• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 


• Study and professional development leave 


• Friendly & supportive teams


• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 


• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 


• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 


• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 


• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 


• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 


• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 


• Cafes at all of our Hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.


• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.


• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.


• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.


• Advertising may end before the closing date.


• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for position description link

Contact Person: Shewanthi Abey

Contact Number: 03 8396 3517

Contact Email: [email protected]

Job Posting End Date: 20/08/2026

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day