Pathology Collector

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.

Pathology Collector (Permanent Part-Time, 38 Hours per Fortnight)

Salary: IN24-IN26: $62,540.40 - $65,754.00 per annum (pro rata) plus superannuation
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time (38 hours per fortnight)
Location: Western Health
Benefits: Generous leave entitlements, salary packaging, and novated leasing options

About Alfred Pathology Service

Alfred Pathology Service (APS) is a leading provider of integrated diagnostic services within Victoria's largest public pathology network. As part of Alfred Health, APS supports both local communities and state-wide specialist services, including trauma, transplantation, and HIV/AIDS diagnostics.

APS provides comprehensive pathology testing across five specialised disciplines:

• Anatomical Pathology
• Clinical Biochemistry
• Haematology
• Microbiology
• Human Molecular Pathology

We are committed to excellence in patient care, education, research, and professional development. Employees benefit from supportive leadership, advanced technology, and opportunities to work in diverse and complex clinical environments.

Alfred Health and Monash Health have partnered to deliver pathology services across Western Health, including collection centres, branch laboratories at Sunshine Hospital and the New Footscray Hospital, and point-of-care testing services. This partnership ensures the continued delivery of high-quality pathology services to the growing communities served by both health networks.

Position Summary

The Pathology Collector is responsible for the safe, accurate, and timely collection of pathology specimens while delivering exceptional patient care. Working with minimal supervision, the successful applicant will undertake a range of collection procedures, including:

• Adult, paediatric, and neonatal blood collections
• Oral Glucose Tolerance Tests (OGTT)
• Blood gas collections
• Electrocardiograms (ECGs)
• Inpatient, outpatient, and domiciliary collections

The role also involves accurate specimen identification, labelling, documentation, packaging, and data entry into laboratory information systems. Collections are performed across designated collection centres, hospital wards, and patients' homes throughout Western Health facilities.

About You

Essential Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Pathology Collection
• Current Working with Children Check (Employee)
• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• Basic First Aid qualification

Desirable Qualifications

• Current BLS certification
• Experience using iPM and Cerner PathNet Millennium systems

Skills and Experience

Grade 2 Phlebotomist (IN24)

Demonstrated ability to perform all routine pathology collection duties outlined in the Position Description.

Grade 3 Phlebotomist (IN26)

Advanced venepuncture skills, with demonstrated competence in at least two of the following areas:

• Infant skin puncture
• Therapeutic venesection
• Paediatric venepuncture (ages 0-9 years)
• Domiciliary (home visit) collections

Diversity and Inclusion

How to Apply

Please note that applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

For position-related enquiries, please contact:

PJ Magno
📧 p.magno@alfred.org.au

Applications close: 11:59 PM AEST, Sunday, 8 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.