Blue Mountains Lab Roster Changes at NSW Health Pathology (NSWHP)

Blue Mountains Lab Roster Changes at NSW Health Pathology (NSWHP)

Thursday 5 March, 2026

NSWHP has notified the HSU of proposed changes to shift times at Blue Mountains lab. This is your opportunity to have a say on how this affects you.
  • The proposed change would allow for the roster to align with the new requirement for 10-hour breaks for staff between shifts.
  • This would include the additional 10-hour sleep break provided where a day off is preceded by an afternoon or night shift.
  • The roster is proposed to amend:
    • the existing 1x 08.00–16.30 to 1x 08.30–17.00, Monday to Friday, and
    • the 1x 16.00–00.30 to 1x 17.00–01.30, Monday–Friday.
  • The weekend shifts would remain unchanged.

 
For more information, see the below links:

 
It is important for union members to lead this discussion.
 
Please send your feedback to restructure@hsu.asn.au by COB Wednesday 11 March with subject line NSWHP Blue Mountains Roster Changes.

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