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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Adelaide CBD
• Salary: OPS1 - $30,171 - $55,500 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Salary: OPS2 - $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Part Time, Contracted roles 
  

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) as Pre-Analytical Operational Services Officers. 

About the role

The Pre-Analytical Operational Services Officer plays a vital role within the Pre-Analytical Services team, with responsibilities aligned to OPS1 and OPS2 classifications. At the OPS1 level, you will provide exceptional customer service and patient care, focusing on Phlebotomy, specimen collection, and initial specimen management. Your duties include receiving, sorting, and preparing specimens for analysis, while ensuring accurate and timely data entry into laboratory systems. Under close supervision, you will develop foundational skills and gain experience in delivering high-quality, patient-centred outcomes.

At the OPS2 level, you will take on greater autonomy and responsibility, managing specimens in the pre-analytical stage to maintain sample quality and integrity for timely diagnosis and treatment. You will ensure proper specimen storage and transport under defined conditions, while effectively handling internal and external enquiries. Operating as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to training and mentoring activities, supporting the development of junior team members while continuing to deliver exceptional service and quality outcomes.

About You

To excel in this role, you will bring a combination of strong interpersonal skills, a customer-focused attitude, and an ability to work efficiently in a team environment. You will be an enthusiastic professional who is reliable, proactive, and committed to high-quality outcomes.

• Availability & Flexibility: You are available to commence work at 7:00 am and are comfortable working across a 7-day roster, including weekends and public holidays.
• Phlebotomy & Technical Skills: You will be part of the ward phlebotomy team at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and must be confident working with computer systems to support the role's requirements.
• Customer Service Excellence: Your exceptional customer service skills ensure a positive, professional, and compassionate experience for patients and staff.
• Relevant Experience: For OPS2 positions, you will have at least 2 years of documented phlebotomy experience in Australia, demonstrating competence and proficiency in specimen collection.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and are ready to contribute to high-quality patient care, we want to hear from you!

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefit of Joining CALHN 

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families. 
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 888621

Enquiries to:

Amy Dickson

Phone: 70741227

E-mail: Amy.Dickson@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm 31st May 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 888621 OPS1 Role Description SA Pathology - Operational Services Officer_.pdf

 888621 OPS2 Role Description SA Pathology - Operational Services Officer.pdf

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