Laboratory Assistant

Job Reference: 22632

Brand: Western Diagnostic Pathology

Location: Darwin

Job Type: Permanent Full Time - hours per week

Schedule: Monday to Saturday, shifts between 7am to 9pm

Join one of Australia's leading healthcare companies, committed to supporting quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for all Australians.

Every pathology sample collected plays a part in supporting better health outcomes. In this role, you’ll bring your pathology collection experience to Healius’ work supporting the Australian Defence Force (ADF), contributing to a program of national importance in a unique clinical environment. This is an opportunity to broaden your professional experience and contribute to a high-profile program that reflects Healius’ commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality diagnostic services across diverse healthcare settings.

About The Role

Pathology Collectors are the face of our organisation, providing reliable, high-quality pathology services through professional interactions with patients, including taking blood samples, collecting other pathology specimens and performing diagnostic tests. This position supports pathology services delivered as part of our Australian Defence Force (ADF) contract, working within an ADF Health Centre.

Key responsibilities:

• Welcome patients, provide waiting room management and explain collection procedures with care and professionalism


• Perform venepuncture procedures (taking blood samples directly from patients) and collect other pathology specimens


• Conduct diagnostic tests such as ECGs, blood pressure monitoring and Holter monitoring as required


• Maintain accurate patient records and registers of specimens collected


• Prepare, pre-sort and package specimens ready for transport to laboratories


• Manage patient communications and take payments where required


• Maintain collection supplies and a safe, clean and professional environment

About You

This role is subject to specific mandatory requirements associated with our ADF contract. To be considered for this position, you must meet all the following requirements:

• Certificate III in Pathology Collection and previous experience working as a Pathology Collector


• Current valid Australian driver’s license


• Australian citizenship


• Willingness and ability to obtain a Baseline security clearance, which requires five years of work and address history


• Live within a 25km travelling distance of the relevant ADF Health Centre


• Hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC), or be willing to obtain one prior to commencing employment


• Ability to provide evidence of immunisation requirements, including Hepatitis B

Key Skills and Attributes

• Reliable, punctual and flexible, including availability for varied shift days and start and finish times


• Professional and well presented, with a polite and friendly approach


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Computer literacy and the ability to accurately maintain patient information and records


• Ability to follow procedures, manage priorities and work independently

About Us

Western Diagnostic Pathology is a leading pathology and diagnostic services provider and part of the broader Healius Pathology Network. Healius operates more than 80 medical laboratories and approximately 2,000 patient collection centres across metropolitan, regional and remote communities throughout Australia, processing approximately one in four Medicare-funded pathology tests in Australia each year.

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Benefits, Perks and Wellbeing

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle and career, including:

• Access to retailer discounts and perks through Flare Benefits


• Health and financial benefits, including access to Fitness Passport, corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits, novated leasaing and salary packaging options


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free and confidential wellbeing support


• Discounted childcare and babysitting services through Kiddo


• Access to online learning courses to support your career growth and development

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Healius is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, inclusive and merit-based recruitment practices. All applicants are assessed equitably based on their ability to meet the requirements of the role.

Healius is part of the Commonwealth Government’s Veteran Employment Commitment (VEC) and has been recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter. We encourage applications from veterans and those with Australian Defence Force (ADF) experience.

How To Apply

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Healius is committed to responding to every applicant, regardless of outcome. Timeframes may vary dependent on the role.

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