Technical Officer- Histopathology - REQ577470

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up until 17 May 2026
Position Classification: Tech Off Gde 1/2
Remuneration: 65956.84 - 94999.43 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ577470

Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

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Additional information
* An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
What you’ll be doing

Performance of histology laboratory procedures (including procedures relating to the biopsy and autopsy service). Performance of Mortuary duties including assistance at autopsies. Participation in quality assurance procedures and contribution to in-service education.
* TAFE Associate Diploma in Pathological or Biological Sciences or equivalent

• Experience in Embedding, microtomy, special stains, cryotomy and immunohistochemistry

• Experience in Mortuary and Autopsy procedures including: measuring, photography, babygram and reconstruction.

• Willingness to work with infectious material

• Experience with Cerner laboratory computer system, photography and/or digital imaging systems.

• Commitment to further education and professional development

• Proven ability to conduct independent projects

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website**https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/

NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards.**SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Kamini Pal on kamini.pal@health.nsw.gov.au

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au

For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.

Applications Close: 14/06/2025