At Healius, we’re united by a shared purpose: making a difference to the future of Australia’s health. Now is an exciting time to join us as we transform into a stronger, more agile organisation, with a focus on excellent customer and patient experiences, smarter ways of working and being a great place for our people to work.

A career in laboratory operations can be both rewarding and meaningful. The work our laboratory teams do underpins every diagnostic result, supporting clinicians to make informed decisions for their patients.

If you’re interested in pursuing a career in the laboratory, an Assistant role is a great way to gain the exposure and training needed to be successful. With structured training, supportive leaders and a collaborative team environment, we’ll provide the support you need to develop your skills, gain valuable experience and grow your career in pathology.

About Us

Healius is one of Australia’s leading healthcare companies, committed to supporting quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for all Australians. Through our network of state-based and specialty brands, we provide high-quality diagnostic services that support clinicians to make informed decisions and improve patient outcomes.

With more than 80 medical laboratories and approximately 2,000 patient collection centres nationwide, we process approximately one in four Medicare-funded pathology tests each year, supporting services that extend from some of Australia’s largest and most complex private and public hospitals to regional areas and remote Indigenous communities.

About The Role

As a Laboratory Assistant, you will be responsible for the accurate and efficient processing of pathology specimens within specimen reception, ensuring they are correctly registered, handled and dispatched for testing. This role is critical in maintaining turnaround times and supporting the delivery of reliable diagnostic results.

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm – there are 4 shifts structured – 8am, 11am & 2 shifts at 1pm

Key responsibilities

- Receive, check and process specimens with a high level of accuracy