The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

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Laboratory Assistant (Specimen Reception) - Pathology

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Fixed Term Part Time (40 hours per fortnight until 31 Dec 2026) and Casual position available
• Work within a fast-paced, supportive pathology environment
• Join the Central Specimen Reception team at The Royal Melbourne Hospital

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Victoria's leading public health services, renowned for excellence, innovation and compassionate care. We are currently seeking motivated Laboratory Assistants to join our Central Specimen Reception (CSR) team within Pathology.

This is a vital role at the heart of our pathology service, responsible for the timely and accurate receipt, registration, handling and management of diagnostic specimens across a 24/7 operation. You will play a key part in supporting patient care and diagnostic outcomes by ensuring specimens are processed efficiently and to the highest standards of accuracy and quality. The role operates across a rotating roster including day, evening, overnight, weekend and public holiday shifts, and requires someone who thrives in a dynamic, high-volume environment.

About you

• Minimum 12 months experience in Central Specimen Reception (CSR)
• Ability to work across any shift in a 24/7 rotating roster, including weekends, public holidays and night shifts
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a high-pressure team environment
• Strong time management skills and ability to troubleshoot issues under pressure
• Commitment to The Melbourne Way – people first, leading with kindness, excellence together

Desirable

• Strong computer literacy
• Familiarity with current Pathology LIS (AUSLAB)
• Background in Medical Laboratory Science or tertiary scientific qualifications
• Interest in participating in quality improvement initiatives within the laboratory setting

Benefits of working at RMH

• Be part of a supportive and values-driven workplace culture
• Career growth opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Staff Peer Support
• Salary packaging, on-site car parking, and great public transport access

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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.