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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology 

• Salary: OPS3- $67,589.00- $72,033.00 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Adelaide SA, 5000
• Full Time, Contracted Role up to 12 months 

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced administrative professional to join the Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (MID) Directorate, providing high-level, confidential support that is essential to the smooth operation of the laboratory service. In this role, you will apply your advanced administrative skills and knowledge under general direction, contributing to key operational activities and supporting the broader leadership team in ensuring service excellence.

You will play a vital role in the day-to-day coordination and oversight of administrative functions, including supervising a small team, monitoring workflow, and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and accurately. Your responsibilities will include troubleshooting operational issues, tracking staff performance against key indicators, and supporting continuous improvement through constructive feedback and process monitoring. In addition, you will be expected to contribute to laboratory operations by assisting in laboratory processes. This is a great opportunity to step into a leadership-adjacent role and make a meaningful impact in a critical healthcare environment. 

About You

You are an organised, proactive, and experienced administrative professional with a strong ability to lead and support teams in a high-pressure healthcare environment. Your collaborative approach, attention to detail, and commitment to customer service make you an asset to any team.

• Proven experience in supervising, coaching, and mentoring staff, with strong communication and negotiation skills across all levels of an organisation.

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, solve problems efficiently, and maintain high accuracy under time constraints.

• Proficient in administrative systems, databases, and office software, with sound knowledge of confidentiality, data handling, and pathology specimen requirements.

• Experience in providing confidential administrative support in a clinical or laboratory setting, with a commitment to delivering quality service and 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: 900737

Enquiries to:

Simone Chantrell

Telephone: 8222 3534

Email: Simone.Chantrell@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Monday 21st July 2025

Attachments

 900737 OPS3 SA Pathology - OPS3 Laboratory Administration Coordinator v1.pdf

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