Medical Laboratory Scientist - Haematology

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 24 months

Position Classification: Trainee Hospital Scientist

Remuneration: $21.71 - $36.91 per hour plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 32

Requisition ID: REQ667583

Location: Westmead Hospital

Applications Close: 15 June 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

Get a head start with your career during your undergraduate degree and join NSW Health Pathology as a Trainee Hospital Scientist. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your learnings, whilst undertaking a degree, working part-time within Pathology. NSW Health Pathology is currently seeking a resilient, passionate and dedicated individual who wants to gain experience in our Haematology Laboratories, at Westmead Health Precinct.

Ideally, you have successfully completed your first year, enrolled part time in a bachelor degree comprising of Haematology relevant subjects. We are currently seeking a Trainee, for a 4-day appointment to Trainee Hospital Scientist for a two-year appointment. You will receive first hand training and experience within our busy Haematology laboratories.

What you'll be doing

Learn and practise basic laboratory work in a pathology setting in conjunction with completing an approved University program in pathology or laboratory medicine.

This position is suitable for an undergraduate student who is studying part time in a Pathology related university degree course and is only available while the incumbent is still studying in the appropriate course.

Under supervision perform a range of laboratory support and/or specimen reception services and/or collection services, and provide assistance to laboratory staff, to deliver a patient focused service.

What we can offer you

• Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

• Health & wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.

Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

• Are you currently enrolled in an undergraduate science degree (pathology or medical laboratory science).

• In which year of your undergraduate university degree are you currently enrolled?

• Completion of at least one year of full‑time equivalent study in a pathology or medical laboratory science degree, with at least one year of study remaining, including subjects relevant to Haematology.

• Willingness to learn all aspects of the laboratory environment relevant to the laboratory.

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication and consultation skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively in a values based team environment to achieve quality outcomes.

• Excellent data entry skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.

• Awareness of legislation, policies and requirements relevant to a pathology laboratory setting.

Information For Applicants

• NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
• NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.
• NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website

• You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.

• All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

• An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.

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