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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology 

• Salary: MeS1 - $68,478 - $83,594 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Adelaide SA, 5000
• Full Time, Permanent Role 

About the role

Are you ready to take the next step in your scientific career and make a meaningful impact in the field of microbiology and infectious disease diagnostics? As a Medical Scientist (MeS-1), you will play a key role in performing routine and specialised tests on a variety of specimens of public health significance. This exciting position offers the opportunity to develop a specialty focus in pathogen genomics, public health, and epidemiology. Working under supervision, you will contribute to problem-solving, planning, execution, and reporting, while also helping to drive the development and adoption of innovative techniques and methodologies.

As part of our collaborative team, you’ll assist in training and supervising technical staff, and have the opportunity to participate in teaching and research activities. With a clear pathway for career progression, this role is ideal for an aspiring scientist eager to enhance their expertise and grow their professional independence. If you’re passionate about science and its application to improving public health outcomes, this role offers a supportive and dynamic environment to thrive and make a difference.

About You

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional with the skills and experience to thrive in a diagnostic microbiology laboratory environment. To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Technical Proficiency: Strong scientific and technical skills to perform laboratory tests and operate analytical equipment with minimal supervision, alongside experience in laboratory computing, data retrieval, and processing.
• Organisational and Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks, troubleshoot laboratory equipment, and develop practical solutions while adhering to high-quality standards and meeting workload targets.
• Teamwork and Communication: Exceptional ability to collaborate in a team environment and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders through both oral and written communication, while delivering outstanding customer service.
• Knowledge and Commitment: A sound understanding of microbiology, infectious diseases, and pathology principles, coupled with a commitment to maintaining professional standards, handling sensitive information responsibly, and working with human body fluids, tissues, and faeces in a diagnostic setting.

If you are proactive, punctual, and eager to contribute to a high-performing laboratory team, we invite you to apply and be part of our mission to deliver exceptional pathology services.

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

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites

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 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: 889247

Enquiries to:

Mark Turra

Telephone: 8222 3628

Email: Mark.Turra@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 27^th December 2024

Attachments

 889247 MeS1 VSM Role Description SA Pathology - MeS-1 Pathogen Genomics.pdf

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