Lab Assistant Grade 3 at St Vincents Health Network Sydney Public Hospital

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

65754.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Specimen Processing, Instrument Loading, Instrument Maintenance, Serology Specimen Despatch, Serology Specimen Storage, Reagent Preparation, Autoclaving, Microbiology Knowledge, Teamwork, Communication Skills, Automated Equipment Operation, Atellica, Bactec, Vitek

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description: Laboratory Assistant (Permanent - Part time) • Excellent benefits including salary packaging • Fitzroy location • Permanent, Part Time, (Mon, Tues, Wed, participate in weekend roster) About the Role You will work as part of the Microbiology team to assist in the achievement of the team’s overall goal to produce accurate, high quality and timely reports Process specimens in accordance with laboratory methods to ensure accurate, timely and quality results Loading and maintenance of the instruments, Despatch and storage of serology specimens, Preparation of reagents Autoclaving of waste. Classification for this role is IV9 ($65,754.00 per annum, pro rata) Your Contribution Qualification of VCE including Mathematics and Biological Sciences electives Basic knowledge of Microbiology Ability to work as part of a team Good communication skills Experience with automated equipment (Atellica, Bactec, Vitek) Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain. What we Offer • A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs • Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling • Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities • Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay! • In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks • Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation • Culture of continuous improvement About Microbiology St. Vincent’s Pathology is an established Approved Pathology Authority (APA) providing a broad range of pathology services to a number of teaching hospitals, private hospitals, specialists and general practitioners in the community. The Microbiology laboratory is part of St Vincent’s Pathology and provides the following services: General bacteriology, microscopy and culture Identification of organisms and antibiotic susceptibility testing Mycobacteriology Mycology Parasitology Infectious disease serology Molecular testing Environmental testing/ infection control surveillance Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more. Closing Date: 8 March 2026 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more. Click Forgot your password? from the Sign-in screen and follow the instructions to reset.

Responsibilities

The role involves processing specimens according to laboratory methods to ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality results as part of the Microbiology team. Key tasks include loading and maintaining instruments, managing serology specimen storage and despatch, preparing reagents, and autoclaving waste.