Laboratory Technical Assistant

Kolling Institute is seeking a part-time Laboratory Technical Assistant to join its team supporting researchers and its facilities. Employment Type : Temporary Part Time until 28 February 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment) Position Classification : Technical Assistant Grade 2 Remuneration : $33.76 -$35.05 per hour Hours Per Week : 16 Requisition ID : REQ701003 Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people.

We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices.

You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism Where you'll be working Kolling Institute, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards What you'll be doing The role of Laboratory Technical Assistant (LTA) will work closely with the Kolling Lab Technical Services team to support researchers and students to achieve excellence.

The LTA will maintain supplies of clean and sterile glassware and lab items and assist in the checking and production of a range of lab fundamentals to assist and support researchers as part of the laboratory services team. People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply . Candidates will need to meet the following criteria: Willingness to learn new skills and tasks as required.

Demonstrated strong working WHS knowledge of Physical Containment Level 2 laboratories and familiar risk assessment and safe work procedures. Able to communicate effectively with researchers and colleagues. Need more information?

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2. Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Neil Esangga on Neil.Esangga@health.nsw.gov.au This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11) . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. The team enriching health in millions of ways every day. Applications Close: 1 November 2026