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ANZSCO 311216Updated 2026-01-29

Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist

National shortage level: Low

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 66k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1280
Salary range: AUD 60k-AUD 73k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

31.2%
NSW
25.7%
VIC
21.2%
QLD

Education mix

38.1%
certificate iii/ iv
19.4%
bachelor degree
16.3%
advanced diploma/ diploma

Role overview

Pathology Collectors extract, collect, label and preserve blood and other specimens from patients for laboratory analysis.

What you do
  • Greet donors.
  • Records donors' personal details, including their weight, age, blood type and contact details.
  • Explains the procedure to donors and checks their personal details.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (38.1%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Advertises blood collection days.
    • Cares for donors who may be feeling dizzy or have another adverse reaction.
    • Drives a blood bank collection vehicle.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 1280
    Annual median: AUD 66k
    Range: AUD 60k-AUD 73k