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

Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Pathology Collector

• Casual opportunity | Parkville location
• Be part of something bigger – Join a connected statewide pathology network.
• Supportive Team – Work alongside a friendly, collaborative team.

About the role

As a Pathology Collector, you will play an important role in providing safe, timely and patient-centred specimen collection services across PPV.

Pathology Collection provides inpatient and outpatient collection services, as well as supporting VCGS and external medical practitioners.

This is an opportunity to contribute to Public Pathology Victoria (PPV) as it continues to build a connected statewide pathology service supporting clinical excellence, innovation, research, education and service improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Provide Pathology Collection Services Inpatient and Outpatient at The Royal Children’s Hospital and The Royal Women’s Hospital Parkville.
• Provide child centred, family focused care through partnership with parents/ families.
• Actively contribute. as an individual and as a member of a team, to the continuous improvement of health care quality and patient safety

About You

You will bring:

• Certificate III in Pathology Collection
• Previous experience in public or private pathology collection is desirable, but not essential
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office 365
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• A reliable, focused approach with a commitment to completing tasks to a high standard

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Meaningful Work
  Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career Growth
  Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & Belonging
  Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• Innovation
  Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class Excellence
  Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefits
  Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
• Work in the Parkville Precinct
  Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

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Interested?

Click Apply to submit your application, please ensure you include, your resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

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.