Administrative Officer - Pathology Services
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care across south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations; via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes.
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About Monash Health Pathology Service
Alfred Health and Monash Health have established a formal partnership to deliver a Shared Pathology Service as one of three new pathology networks for metropolitan Melbourne. All roles in the Pathology Programs are working to develop the Partnership and ensure we continue to provide high quality care for the patients across the health services. Monash Health Pathology is an integral part of Monash Health. It is the largest public provider of Pathology services in the state and currently operates 6 laboratories. The largest of these is located at the Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, with additional laboratories located at the Dandenong, Moorabbin, Casey, Victorian Heart Hospital and Wonthaggi Hospitals. There are currently 18 collection locations based within the hospital sites and community settings. Services are provided to the Public and Private sectors, and other laboratory services.
Now Recruiting a Laboratory Assistant/ Clerical Position - Full Time/ Part Time
As a Laboratory Assistant/Clerical Worker, you will be responsible for specimen preparation under supervision, data entry into the laboratory information system, and the maintenance of the laboratory's cleanliness and functionality. You will deliver printed reports, respond to phone calls, and assist with general data management and billing procedures. You will be part of a 24-hour roster that rotates to other Monash locations as needed. It is essential you have flexibility in your working hours to be able to work across a range of sites. Health and Safety are essential requirements of the position in order to protect yourself and others. All personnel are required to wear approved safety glasses in conjunction with other personal protective equipment (provided by Monash Health).
Let us reward you with the security of Victoria's largest health service, along with the career opportunities that come with that. Take advantage of our salary packaging, subsidised car parking, free uniforms and subsidised gymnasium and you have a positive start to your new career.
About You
Qualifications/ technical skills/ experience:
- Diploma of Laboratory Technology or recognised equivalent would be an advantage (desirable)
- Advanced keyboard and data entry skills.
- Standard written and advanced verbal communication.
- General office skills involving photocopying, filing and archiving records.
- Good customer relations abilities.
- Previous experience in a laboratory highly regarded
Monash Health is a great place to work
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:
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salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
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a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
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free flu vaccinations
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+ more
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Derya Arduc, Team Leader Central Reception on (03) 9594 4867.
Position Description can be found here
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close February 27th, 2026.