Reference Number: 53280:  Medical Laboratory Technician Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT) Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) 
 

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. 

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Medical Laboratory Technicians to join the Haematology team.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital.  In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

The Role:

An opportunity exists for a Medical Laboratory Technician with Blood Bank and Haematology experience at Northern Health. The successful applicant must have knowledge and experience in a broad range of techniques and instrumentation used within a diagnostic pathology laboratory.

In addition, attention to detail is required when receipting, handling and processing specimens in particularly the identification and prioritisation of those that are urgent. The appointee must demonstrate organisational skills when managing inventory to ensure continuity of service and minimal wastage.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Certificate or Associate Diploma of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory), Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Laboratory Technology or Laboratory Operations, Bachelor degree in Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent
• Experience in a diagnostic pathology laboratory, preferably in Blood Transfusion and Haematology departments
• Experience in participating in rotating rosters including weekday, evening, weekend and public holiday shifts
• Strong commitment to a high quality of care and continuous professional development
• Understanding and compliance with Quality Management Systems
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team and independently with a proven ability to plan and prioritise work effectively
• High level of interpersonal, organisational and communication skills with a well-developed capacity to adapt to continues change and liaise effectively with staff

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact: Joseph Rigano, Principal Scientist Haematology, (03) 9485 9*** or Sofia Plymin, Senior Scientist Blood Bank, (03) 8405 8***. 

Applications close on 25 March 2026

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.