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

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Laboratory Assistant (Specimen Reception) 
The Royal Melbourne Hospital 

• Part Time Fixed Term until 30 August 2026
• 24/7 rotation roster including weekends and Public holidays
• Salary packaging options 

An exciting opportunity is available for a Laboratory Assistant (Specimen Reception) to join the Central Specimen Reception (CSR) team within Pathology at RMH. This role is critical to the timely and accurate handling of diagnostic specimens in a busy 24/7 laboratory environment, directly supporting patient care and clinical decision-making.

You will work as part of a high-performing, collaborative team and be rostered across rotating shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Your new role:

• Receive, triage and register diagnostic specimens with a high level of accuracy
• Perform episode entry and specimen tracking using the Pathology Laboratory Information System (LIS)
• Load and unload samples onto the Pathology Track system
• Undertake pre-analytical processing of specimens prior to testing
• Package and dispatch specimens to external laboratories (local and interstate)
• Liaise with medical, nursing and allied health staff to resolve specimen or documentation issues
• Troubleshoot labelling discrepancies and coordinate recollections where required
• Maintain accurate records, filing systems and sample documentation
• Provide general laboratory assistance and support departmental operations

About you:

Essential

• Previous experience in specimen reception within a pathology service
• Ability to work across a 24/7 rotating roster, including nights, weekends and public holidays
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands under pressure

Desirable

• Background in Medical Laboratory Science or other scientific discipline
• Strong computer literacy and familiarity with Pathology LIS (e.g. AUSLAB)
• Interest in quality improvement and process optimisation

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.