Laboratory Technician

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent - Part Time at 40 hrs per f/n
• Medical Laboratory Technician Grade 2 (BV1-BV4): $74,172.80 - $82,971.20 + Superannuation  
• Staff Benefits: Leave Entitlements, Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing  
• Location: The New Footscray Hospital 

About Our Team  

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS) is key to providing integrated and timely diagnostic capabilities as part of the largest public pathology laboratory network in Victoria. 

Alfred Health supports the local community while addressing complex state-wide needs, including trauma, organ transplantation and HIV/AIDS diagnostics. APS conducts all pathology testing for multiple hospitals, offering a comprehensive range of services through five specialized units: Anatomical Pathology, Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology, and Human Molecular Pathology. 

APS is committed to education and professional development, providing excellent learning opportunities for students and clinicians. Staff benefit from supportive leaders, state-of-the-art equipment, and the chance to engage in interesting and complex work. The service also collaborates with various research institutions. 

Alfred Health and Monash Health have established a partnership and are delivering pathology services at Western Health (WH), which includes, collection centres, branch laboratories at New Footscray Hospital and Sunshine Hospital and point-of-care services.  We are working in partnership to ensure we meet future demands and continue to provide high quality pathology services for our patients and the community across both health services. 

Position Summary  

The role of the medical laboratory technician is to rotate through various sections of the Microbiology department at New Footscray Hospital, working as part of a laboratory team in the processing of specimens. The primary responsibilities of this role are:

 Perform routine microbiological testing in accordance with approved methods and procedures.

• Specimen reception duties including data entry, specimen distribution, organising send-away tests.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
• Conduct routine equipment checks, maintenance, and calibration activities.
• Inventory receiving, maintaining stocks of supplies and consumables.
• Support environmental monitoring and quality control programs.
• Adhere to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), quality standards, and workplace safety requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization within the laboratory.
• Work collaboratively with laboratory staff to ensure timely release of results and efficient workflow management.

 About You 

Qualifications Required: 

 Diploma of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory) or equivalent.

 Experience and Skills Required:   

• Previous laboratory experience in microbiology or a related laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of microbiological techniques and aseptic practices would be desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Flexibility to work mornings, afternoon and weekend shifts.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Farzan Begum at f.begum@alfred.org.au

Applications close 11pm AEST, Tuesday, 25 August 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.