Central Adelaide Local Health Network - Laboratory Manager
Statewide Clinical Support Services
SA Pathology – Anatomical Pathology
Location: Women’s and Children’s Hospital, North Adelaide SA 5006, and Frome Road, Adelaide SA 5000
Salary: MeS3 – $111,870 to $125,306 p.a. + superannuation and salary packaging
Permanent full time | 37.5 hours per week | Five-day roster
About the role
Lead anatomical pathology services that help clinicians deliver informed care. As Laboratory Manager, you’ll oversee the WCH Grossing and Mortuary Service and designated laboratory services at Frome Road, working approximately equally across both sites. You’ll coordinate staffing, resources and the full histopathology workflow, including specimen cut-up, embedding, microtomy and staining.
Working with clinical, scientific and technical colleagues, you’ll strengthen quality systems, mentor staff and support research and teaching. You’ll help standardise practices across SA Pathology, support the Health Stillbirth Autopsies and Investigation project and prepare the workforce for the future Women’s and Children’s Hospital laboratory.
About You
To be successful in this role you will:
- Hold a Bachelor of Science or equivalent eligible qualification.
- Bring histopathology, specimen grossing and mortuary expertise.
- Lead teams, develop staff and manage laboratory resources.
- Apply NATA and NPAAC standards and improve quality systems.
Bring strong communication, analytical and problem solving skills. Refer to the role description for full qualification and eligibility requirements.
About us
Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.
What we offer
- Salary Benefits: Package up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
- Relocation Support: Eligible applicants may receive up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses.
- Professional Development: Apply for eligible learning expenses and access dedicated leave for ongoing development.
- Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
- Health and Fitness Benefits: Access Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family and annual voluntary flu vaccination.
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
Diversity and inclusion:
Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Information:
Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.
Job ref: 954017
Enquiries to:
Maria Collis, Directorate Manager
Telephone: (08) 7074 1179
E: Maria.Collis@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm, Monday, 9 November 2026
Attachments
954017 - RD for Laboratory Manager.pdf
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