Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist
A Pathology Collector (Phlebotomist) collects blood and other specimens from patients for pathology testing at Australian pathology collection centres, hospitals, and community clinics.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Consistent demand across pathology collection centres and hospital phlebotomy services.
Occupation list membership
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- ROLRegional Occupation List
Occupations eligible for regional visas such as Subclass 491 and 494.
Assessing authority
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- AIMAIMS
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | New South Wales | View nomination → |
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
| ACT | Australian Capital Territory | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Perform venepuncture and capillary blood collections from patients of all ages
- Collect urine, swabs, and other biological specimens per pathology request forms
- Label, process, and dispatch specimens to the pathology laboratory
- Manage collection centre workflow and maintain patient records
Skills required
- Venepuncture technique and paediatric collection skills
- Specimen collection, labelling, and transport procedures
- Patient communication and anxious patient management
- Infection control and sharps safety
Typical qualifications pathway
Certificate III in Pathology Collection (HLT37215). VETASSESS assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on CSOL, enabling subclasses 186, 482, and 494 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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