Job Description

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.

• Fixed term until October 2026
• Part-Time: 60 hrs per f/n
• Classification: Grade 2 Pathology Collector
• Located at The Alfred, Caulfield Hospital and Sandringham Hospital
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

Alfred Pathology Service (APS) provides a comprehensive range of pathology testing, consultation services and collection services to clinicians and patients of Alfred Health. The Service has 5 units (Anatomical Pathology, Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology and Human Molecular Pathology), each headed by a Unit Head. APS has the core laboratory at The Alfred and a small local laboratory at Sandringham Hospital.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Pathology Collector to join our team. You will be required to work within a number of areas including Inpatients and Outpatients within Alfred Pathology Service. You will be able to contribute your skills to our dynamic team in an efficient, professional and timely manner. Your high attention to detail will be utilised to complete daily tasks and documentation.

Shifts are:- 0700-1330, 0700-1530, Outpatients shift 0800-1700 and alternating weekend 0700-1200

Qualifications and Experience Required

Essential

• Certificate 3 or 4 in Pathology Collection.
• Minimum 2 years of venepuncture experience using BD Eclipse needles.
• Able to participate in allocated shifts and/or duties and rotating roster covering weekends/public holidays as required.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively within a team.
• Computer skills are essential as our blood test orders are placed online and collection is certified using electronic devices.

Desirable

• Preferably hold a valid Driver's License.
• Able to commute to all three Campuses (Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals).

Staff Benefits

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Onsite child care services, a payroll deductible expense
• Onsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expense
• Modern onsite library facilities, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
• Access to health and well-being incentives

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Tania Sergejew (Collections Supervisor) E - T.Sergejew@alfred.org.au

Advertising closes at 11.00 pm on Friday 14th of 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.