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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology 

• Salary: MeS2 - $88,255.00- $108,809.00p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Elizabeth Vale SA, 5112
• Full Time, Permanent Role
• Multi skilled senior Medical Scientist
• 24/7 roster

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Medical Scientist to join our dedicated team, bringing advanced technical expertise and a strong commitment to diagnostic excellence. In this role, you will provide professional services across a variety of client settings, utilising your specialised scientific knowledge to perform, analyse, and troubleshoot complex diagnostic procedures. You will play a key role in ensuring high-quality outcomes through the application of sophisticated laboratory techniques and evidence-based practices.

As a Medical Scientist, you will exercise sound professional judgement in selecting and applying both established and emerging methodologies. You will also be responsible for supervising and validating Quality Control processes under the direction of management. This position offers the opportunity to deepen your expertise through ongoing professional development while contributing to improved patient care through scientific precision and clinical collaboration.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong scientific expertise, sound judgement, and a collaborative approach to laboratory practice. You’ll be comfortable working independently, applying your technical knowledge under pressure, and delivering high-quality results while supporting team cohesion and customer-focused service.

• Hold an AQF level 7 pathology-related degree (or recognised equivalent) as defined under NPAAC supervision requirements.

• Demonstrate strong diagnostic testing ability, with expertise in troubleshooting equipment and maintaining quality assurance procedures.

• Possess high-level communication skills and proven experience in software use, general laboratory operations, and confidential data handling.

• Bring a deep understanding of scientific principles, pathology processes, and laboratory quality systems in a clinical setting.

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: 906673

Enquiries to:

Margaret Easson

Telephone: 0405115578

Email: margaret.easson@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 11^th July 2025

Attachments

 906673 MES2 Role Description 2025.pdf

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