Address Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Hospital Assistant Grade 3Remuneration: $56,483.60 - $56,483.60 per annum plus superannuationHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ460409 Location: Lidcombe Application close: 28th January 2024 - 11:59pmAbout the opportunity NSW Health Pathology are currently seeking a Trade Assistant to join our dynamic and enthusiastic team at Forensic & Analytical Science Service (FASS) on a permanent Full Time basis.FASS specialises in providing independent and objective forensic analysis to the criminal and coronial justice systems, as well as quality scientific analysis that contributes to community health and safety. Our services include illicit drug analysis, forensic and drug toxicology, chemical criminalistics, forensic biology and DNA, forensic medicine, environmental toxicology, and environmental microbiology.Being part of NSW Health Pathology means you’re helping create better health and justice systems every day.We operate more than 60 laboratories and around 200 collection centres across NSW and conduct over 60 million tests per annum. Our network of pathologists are supported by scientists, technicians and support staff who quickly and accurately assess samples so clinical teams can make the best possible treatment decisions for patients. We encourage our staff to be involved in research and innovation opportunities to help create safer, healthier communities. Our Forensic & Analytical Science Service provides independent, objective analysis to the NSW criminal and coronial justice systems.
What we can offer you
Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What you'll be doing Providing assistance in all aspects of maintenance for the effective operation of the Maintenance Department in accordance with the established procedures of NSW Health Pathology (NSWHP) and Work, Health and Safety (WH&S) policies.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
Demonstrated extensive experience in a building trade and proven ability to work with a variety of hand tools.
Proven experience in operating a variety of lawn and grounds equipment including a ride-on mower.
Demonstrated ability to work at heights.
Proven ability to physically perform a range of maintenance tasks.
Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills including sound computer literacy.
Demonstrated commitment to provide and maintain excellent customer service and the ability to meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to perform preventative maintenance and maintain all work areas.
Hold a current unencumbered Class C NSW driver's licence.
Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Stuart Holder on Stuart.Holder@health.nsw.gov.au
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 two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, as defined by NSW Health. Employees working in a clinical area or are required to attend clinical areas are considered category A. Category A positions are required to provide evidence of having received three doses of COVID-19 vaccine in accordance with the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (TGA) and meet the requirements of the Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.
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.
Working Rights
This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.
Talent PoolIf the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
All staff employed by NSW FASS will be required to supply a reference buccal sample so that their DNA profile can be compared to other generated profiles to exclude the possibility of contamination.
