Technical Officer - Pathology at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Aug, 26

Salary

75529.0

Posted On

12 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Information Management, Specimen Preparation, Laboratory Procedures, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Attention To Detail, Adaptability, Teamwork

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Part-time (14.7 hours per week), Temporary 6-month contract with possibility of extension and/ or permanency. Classification: Technical Officer Level 1 (PN66848) Salary: $74,490 - $75,529 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Health Services, ACT Section: ACT Pathology Closing Date: 26 May 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy, and gift shop. About the Role: An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated individual to join the ACT Pathology team as a Technical Officer. In this position, you will be responsible for the duties at the reception of the specimen collection point such as but not limited to updating and maintaining patient information, prepare specimens for analysis and respond to service enquiries. You will also be performing some simple general laboratory procedures. We are seeking a vibrant individual, who thrives working within a team environment. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with being adaptable and flexible to accommodate changes in response to client needs. You will have careful attention to detail and be committed to achieving positive outcomes. This position will require the applicant to work on a rotating roster, that includes out of hours shifts, to support the 24/7 operation of the laboratory. Please note this will include weekend, evening and overnight shifts. A merit pool may be created from this recruitment process and remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill both permanent and temporary positions across CHS. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary, and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Lauren Walker on (02) 5124 3704 or at Lauren.Walker@act.gov.au #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

Responsible for reception duties at the specimen collection point, including updating patient information and preparing specimens for analysis. The role also involves performing simple general laboratory procedures and responding to service enquiries.