Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up until 02 June 2029 with potential for ongoing employment
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $87,813 - $116,824
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ668858
Location: Newcastle
Applications Close: 30 June 2026 - 11:59pm



About the opportunity
Make a difference, challenge yourself and become an integral part of the way NSW Health Pathology lead, develop and support the implementation of the standardisation program as we strive towards making better health and justice systems.

Flexible working arrangements can be accommodated with a combination of in-office and work from home options. We are a small dynamic team working across multiple disciplines of Pathology. It is an exciting time to be part of transformative change as NSW Health Pathology has implemented a statewide quality management system and is delivering a statewide laboratory information system supporting harmonisation of practice and enabling a truly integrated, networked pathology service delivered locally.

NSW Health Pathology operates more than 60 laboratories and around 200 collection centres across NSW and conduct over 60 million tests per annum. Our network of pathologists are supported by scientists, technicians and support staff who quickly and accurately assess samples so clinical teams can make the best possible treatment decisions for patients. We encourage our staff to be involved in research and innovation opportunities to create healthier safer communities. Our Forensic and Analytical Science Service provides independent, objective analysis to the NSW criminal and coronial justice systems.

What you'll be doing

• Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits

• Work-life balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)

• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

• Health & wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.
  
  

Information for applicants

• NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

• NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.

• NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website

• You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.

• All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

• An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.

• We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives. Please note that applications that appear to be generated by AI tools or copied from external sources may not be considered.