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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology 

• Salary: MeS4- $114,314.00 - $131,605.00 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Adelaide SA
• Full Time, Contracted Role up to 6 months 

About the role

SA Pathology is seeking an inspiring and forward-thinking leader to join us as the Head of the Genomics Unit. In this pivotal role, you will provide strategic direction and expert oversight in the delivery of high-quality genomic testing services, playing a key role in advancing precision medicine. You'll be responsible for integrating emerging technologies and best practice approaches into diagnostic workflows while ensuring ongoing compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

As a champion for innovation and excellence, you’ll foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth across the team. This role will see you optimising laboratory operations, resource allocation, and workforce capability to meet evolving clinical needs. With a strong focus on enhancing patient outcomes and supporting cutting-edge research, this is a unique opportunity to lead a unit at the forefront of genomic diagnostics in South Australia.

About You

You’re an experienced and strategic leader in genomics with a passion for innovation, collaboration, and delivering high-quality diagnostic services. To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Extensive expertise in genomics and molecular diagnostics, including next-generation sequencing (NGS), PCR, MLPA, and bioinformatics, along with experience in clinical reporting, quality systems, and regulatory compliance

• Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate teams, manage performance, implement service improvements, and support staff development through education and mentoring

• Highly developed analytical, problem-solving and communication abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to interpret complex genomic data, provide clinical insights, and drive evidence-based decision-making

• Strong organisational, financial, and change management capabilities, with knowledge of public administration principles, budget control, WHS, EEO, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement

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: 899043

Enquiries to:

Amy Brunato

Telephone: 82223438

Email: amy.brunato@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 2nd May 2025

Attachments

 899043 MES4 Head of Genomics Unit.pdf

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