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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