Staff Development and Recruiting Coordinator

Job Description:

• Fitzroy Location

• Permanent, Full-Time Position

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Be part of something greater
• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Be part of something greater

At St Vincent’s, we believe in something greater: seeing what’s possible in every moment and every person.
We’re part of the St Vincent’s Health Australia family — a leader in health care for over 165 years. Through our mission and values of Compassion, Integrity, Justice, and Excellence, we’re committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care that makes a difference to our patients and communities.

Join us and be part of an organisation where you can truly do your life’s best work.

About The Role

The Staff Development and Recruitment Coordinator is a key leadership role within the Pre-Analytical Services Department at St Vincent’s Pathology.

You will provide training, supervision, clinical support, and coordination of day-to-day operations, ensuring all services run efficiently, safely, and in line with St Vincent’s Pathology Policies and Procedures.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Coordinating the recruitment, training and ongoing competency of Pre-Analytical staff.
• Managing and supporting team members across Patient Services, Specimen Reception, Data Entry, and Call Centre functions.
• Supervising staff performance to ensure service objectives and quality standards are met.
• Supporting students and employees with varying learning needs through tailored development plans.
• Meeting program timeframes for training and competency assessments.
• Ensuring all Pre-Analytical workgroups operate efficiently with competent, well-supported staff.

Classification: Pathology Collector Grade 4 (IN27) — $69,747 per annum (plus superannuation), with an over-award component bringing the total remuneration to $50.08 per hour, commensurate with skills and experience.

Your Contribution

You Will Have:

• Victorian Certificate of Education (or equivalent), or a TAFE Certificate/Associate Diploma.
• Minimum five years’ experience as a Pathology Collector.
• Current National Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtain.
• Strong leadership, communication and mentoring capability.
• Proven organisational skills and a commitment to patient-centred service delivery.
• Victorian Certificate of Education (or equivalent), or a TAFE Certificate/Associate Diploma.
• Minimum five years’ experience as a Pathology Collector.
• Current National Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtain.
• Strong leadership, communication and mentoring capability.
• Proven organisational skills and a commitment to patient-centred service delivery.

What We Offer

• When you work with St Vincent’s, you become part of a community that cares for you as much as you care for others.
• You’ll have access to:
• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.
• Monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full-time employees.
• Fitness Passport membership – access to hundreds of gyms and fitness facilities.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential counselling and wellbeing support.
• Regular professional development opportunities to support your growth.
• A dynamic Fitzroy location, close to cafés, transport and parking.
• Discounts and promotions through the St Vincent’s Foundation.
• A culture of continuous improvement, teamwork and compassion.
• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.
• Monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full-time employees.
• Fitness Passport membership – access to hundreds of gyms and fitness facilities.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential counselling and wellbeing support.
• Regular professional development opportunities to support your growth.
• A dynamic Fitzroy location, close to cafés, transport and parking.
• Discounts and promotions through the St Vincent’s Foundation.
• A culture of continuous improvement, teamwork and compassion.

About St Vincent’s Pathology

St Vincent’s Pathology provides comprehensive diagnostic testing to patients of St Vincent’s Private Hospitals (Fitzroy, East Melbourne and Kew), St Vincent’s Public Hospital Melbourne, and privately referred patients through over 80 collection centres across metropolitan Melbourne.

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne is a leading tertiary, teaching and research hospital with a proud history of serving the community. We are inspired by our mission and driven by our values to provide care that is grounded in compassion and respect.

Application

• To apply, please attach your resume and cover letter.
• Shortlisting will commence immediately so early applications are encouraged, as the advertisement may close once a suitable candidate is identified.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission, and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please Note:

• This position is subject to mandatory immunisation (including influenza and COVID-19) in accordance with public health and SVHA policy.
• Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check.

Closing Date:

19 October 2025 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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