Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $59,000 - $77,000
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 6931
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Laboratory Technician Grade 1
Fixed Term, Full Time Role – 80 Hours per Fortnight with a monthly ADO
The Parkville Cancer Clinical Trial Unit coordinates clinical trials across the three hospitals of the Parkville precinct: The Royal Women's Hospital, The Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. We are the largest cancer clinical trials unit in the country, and we have an exciting portfolio of First Time in Human to Phase 3 trials covering all areas of haematology and oncology.
We are seeking a Grade 1 Laboratory Technician to fill a 6-month temporary vacancy while a staff member is seconded to another role.
Previous experience in a specimen reception or hospital laboratory environment is desirable but not essential. Please note, this is not a research laboratory position. The role primarily involves routine laboratory tasks, including the processing of blood samples for freezing and shipment to external laboratories.
This is a fast-paced position requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently and accurately. The successful candidate will liaise regularly with hospital staff and couriers; therefore, well-developed communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
Full selection criteria and key responsibilities are outlined in the position description.
Remuneration as per Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026, MEDI LAB TECH Grade 1 (BU1): $59,207.20 – (BU8): $76,346.40 (full-time equivalent - to be prorated for Part Time) dependent on candidate experience. To be discussed with Hiring Manager.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary.
Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Marian Lieschke
Contact Number: 8559 7140
Email: [email protected]
Applications Close: 11:59PM Sunday 08 March 2026
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.