Technical Assistant

Posted:
8/20/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
New South Wales, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Job Description:

Position Title: Technical Assistant

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Hours per week: 38

Position Grade:  Technical Assistant Grade 2 (Year 1/3)

Salary: $59,796.42- $62,086.53 base salary per annum

Enterprise Agreement​: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Health Employees Agreement 2019

Department Name: Central Specimen Reception, SydPath

About us:

St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.

Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:

  • Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff

  • Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs

  • Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields

  • Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Work/Life balance
     

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team in Central Specimen Reception (CSR) Department for a technical assistant role. The main duties involve the receipt and processing of pathology request forms and specimens, and general administrative duties in a very busy work environment. This is a shift work position, with occasional overnight shifts. With an emphasis on a team approach, this position is suitable for an enthusiastic and hardworking person who has a strong attention to detail.

Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.

Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2024_015) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.

About you:
We are seeking a skilled and energetic Technical Assistant who possess a passion for person centred care. We welcome applications from people who possess the appropriate knowledge and skills, along with a passion to provide outstanding customer service, to join our friendly and supportive team.

Application Instructions:
To have you application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.

Selection Criteria

  • Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia.

  • Demonstrated qualifications and/or experience in relevant area of pathology.

  • Highly developed oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills

  • Strong customer focus with excellent service skills and telephone etiquette.

  • Accurate and timely data entry skills.

  • Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure.

  • Ability to work unsupervised and to multi-tasks.

  • Demonstrated attention to detail.
     

Applications close on: 04 September 2024

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

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Contact Details:

[email protected]

Alternate Contact:

[email protected]

Closing Date:

4 September 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

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