Technical Officer at St Vincents Health Network Sydney Public Hospital

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jun, 26

Salary

98799.6

Posted On

10 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cytology Specimen Preparation, Staining, Coverslipping, FNA Biopsies, Lab Operations Maintenance, Equipment Maintenance, Reagent Management, Quality Assurance, Audits, Record Keeping, SOP Adherence, TAT Compliance, Accreditation Requirements, Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Laboratory Information Systems

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description: Role title: Technical Officer Role type: Maximum Term, Full-Time (12 months contract) Role grade: Technical Officer, Grade 1/2, (Year 1-8 & Year 1-4) Department and location: SydPath – Cytology, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst Salary: $68,594.99 - $98,799.60 + super + salary packaging Better and fairer care. Always. We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. About the role Accession, prepare, stain, and coverslip cytology specimens (including HPV/LBC and FNA biopsies) with accurate labeling and identification of urgent cases. Maintain lab operations, equipment, reagents, and FNA kits, ensuring cleanliness, order, and adherence to health & safety guidelines. Support quality assurance, audits, and accurate record keeping, following SOPs, set TAT and accreditation requirements. Collaborate with senior scientists and team members, delivering and collecting specimens across departments and reporting issues promptly. Assist with client supplies, waste disposal, and any additional lab tasks as required. About you Holds an Associate Diploma in Health Sciences (Pathology) Techniques or equivalent qualification. Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow protocols accurately, excellent communication, and proven problem-solving skills. Experienced in using and maintaining cytology and histology laboratory equipment, with familiarity in laboratory information systems. Able to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines effectively. Knowledgeable in quality improvement, accreditation standards, and WHS requirements, ensuring safe and compliant laboratory practice. Why work at St Vincent’s? Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave About the hospital In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst. A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations. Equal opportunity We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community. How to apply The closing date for applications is 07 April 2026 Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert. Shortlisting will begin immediately. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as the role may close early if a suitable candidate is found. Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies. 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 Technical Officer will be responsible for accessioning, preparing, staining, and coverslipping cytology specimens, including urgent cases, while maintaining laboratory operations and equipment cleanliness. This role also involves supporting quality assurance, collaborating with senior scientists, and assisting with client supplies and waste disposal.