Pathology Courier Driver

About the opportunity

NSW Health Pathology are seeking a Casual Driver (Courier), to work as part of the Northern NSW courier team located within Lismore Base Hospital.

Couriers are essential to NSW Health Pathology and by joining our dynamic team, you will be working in one of the states largest regional laboratories, servicing Lismore Base Hospital and the Northern Rivers Community.

This is a targeted position in accordance with Policy Directive (PD2016_053) NSW Health Good Health - Great Jobs: Aboriginal Workforce Strategic Framework 2016 - 2020. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent who meet the selection criteria. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants must provide confirmation of Aboriginality and/or demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria when applying for the position. 

Exemption is claimed under S21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. An Aboriginal person (as defined by the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983) means a person who:

• is member of the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander race of Australia, and
• identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island person, and
• is accepted by the Aboriginal/Torres Strait Island community as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island person.

This is also in accordance with Part 5, Clause 26 of the NSW Government Sector Employment Rules 2014.

* In the event there are no suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants then applications from non-Aboriginal will be considered.

What we can offer you

• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

What you'll be doing

Provide an efficient, consistent and reliable pathology sample transport service which also transports collection equipment, results and other items as required to and from NSWHP laboratories, collection centres, clinics and hospitals.

Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

1. A level of fitness appropriate to courier duties: walk long distances and lift, carry and move items of up to 10 kgs over an eight hour shift
2. Ability to be flexible and participate in a 24 hour / 7 day roster
3. Current unencumbered Class C NSW drivers license with exemplary driving record. (Recent RTA infringement record print out required)
4. Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to deliver efficient and effective services
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality
6. Demonstrated excellent time management skills with the ability to maintain high quality work output while managing competing priorities
7. Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and within a team and to promote teamwork as a basis for improvement.

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Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2023_022 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. 

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.  

New to NSW Health Pathology? 

The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

Talent Pool

If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future casual vacancies.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply for our vacancies. Learn more about NSW Health Pathology’s Aboriginal Workforce Development Unit or contact us at ***********@health.nsw.gov.au if you require any assistance with your application.