What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Specimen Processing Clerk position at The Alfred Foundation?
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.
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, Biochemistry, Haematology, Human Molecular and Microbiology).
About The Role
For enquiries, please contact Jessica Irvine (Administration Supervisor) at j.irvine@alfred.org.au
Applications close at 11pm AEST Monday, 1 June 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.
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.
- Full Time (80hrs per f/n) ADO
- Fixed Term (Leave Backfill - Until November 2026)
- HS1 (incremental increase up to Grade 1 Level 5)
- Located at the Alfred
- Great staff benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging
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, Biochemistry, Haematology, Human Molecular and Microbiology).
About The Role
- Take part in a rotating 24/7 roster, including day, evening and overnight shifts, on-call, weekends and public holidays.
- Receive specimens for all Pathology disciplines.
- Data entry of patient test requests in the Laboratory Information System.
- Prepare specimens for analysis and storage. Prepare 24-hour urine collections.
- Distribute specimens to all Pathology Units.
- Edit patient and specimen details, including additional tests requested by doctors.
- Prepare samples for referrals to external laboratories.
- Load samples on to the Pre-Analytical Track and trouble-shoot any track errors should they arise.
- Answer general queries for test and sample requirements for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Answer telephone enquiries and provide pathology results to authorised people.
- Office Administration duties including receptionist (switchboard) duties, and patient-facing tasks such as covering the pathology outpatients front desk, as required.
- Maintain the section’s refrigerators and freezers. Defrost and clean freezers as required.
- Rotate between shifts at both Alfred and Sandringham laboratory in line with operational needs.
- Perform other duties as requested by the Specimen Processing Supervisor.
- Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent; with skills in written and spoken English necessary for performance of duties.
- A record of stable employment in a laboratory or industrial environment.
- Familiarity with computer keyboard. Touch-typing skills are highly desirable.
- Technical skills appropriate to laboratory functions are preferable but not essential.
- Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
- Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
- On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
- Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
For enquiries, please contact Jessica Irvine (Administration Supervisor) at j.irvine@alfred.org.au
Applications close at 11pm AEST Monday, 1 June 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.