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- Location: Swan Hill, Regional Victoria
- Grade 2 Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist
- Part time 6 h/week with opportunity for additional shifts at Swan Hill, Sea Lake, Kerang
- Attractive base salary $31.65 + salary packaging + super (pro-rata for part time)
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the North East of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the role
We are seeking an individual who is highly motivated to become part of a passionate and engaged team. Your key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Collect samples (blood and non-blood) with care and attention
- Keep meticulous records for every patient and sample
- Prepare and package specimens for transport and testing
About you
To be successful in this role you'll bring with you:
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in Phlebotomy or a Certificate III in Pathology Collection, diploma of nursing, or relevant experience
- Show a high level of empathy, communication, and customer service
- Strong time management, interpersonal and organisational skills
- Confidence and ability to work autonomously and within a small team
- Flexible to work extra hours to cover leave at other surrounding areas
Our benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships
- and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
- Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport and discounted car parking
- Mentoring and career development opportunities
- Five weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time), plus purchased leave options
Work with us!
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.
We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Talitha Suffolk, talitha.suffolk@austin.org.au
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: 29 October 2024
