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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology 

• Salary: MeS3 - $102,641 - $114,968 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Adelaide SA
• Full Time, Contracted Role up to 18 Dec 2028

About the role 

• Responsible for the supervision of the Immunohistochemistry, FISH, IF laboratory of Anatomical Pathology, RAH.
• Contribute to the provision of an efficient and effective Immunohistochemistry service by performing examination and interpretation of samples and exercising supervisory and scientific responsibility.
• Play an active role in quality assurance, teaching and educational activities within the laboratory along with an on-going commitment to continuing education.
• Demonstrate increased professional expertise, competence and experience to perform standard professional tasks within the discipline.
• Provide professional services to client groups in circumstances requiring increasingly complex practice skills.
• Apply scientific specialist knowledge towards the performance, analysis and trouble-shooting of standard diagnostic procedures.
• Apply professional judgement to select and apply new and existing methods and techniques.
• Demonstrate expertise obtained through appropriate professional development and operational experience.

About You

You will be an experienced and technically proficient professional with advanced skills in immunohistochemistry and related diagnostic techniques. Your leadership, analytical ability and commitment to quality will support high-level service delivery in a complex laboratory environment.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated expertise in Immunohistochemistry, FISH and IF, including sample interpretation and troubleshooting of diagnostic procedures.

• Strong supervisory and scientific leadership skills, with a focus on quality assurance, education and continuous improvement.

• Proven ability to apply advanced scientific judgement in both routine and complex diagnostic testing environments.

• Commitment to professional development, maintaining high levels of competence through ongoing training and operational experience.

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: 906985

Enquiries to:

Setha Napper

Telephone: 70743496

Email: Setha.Napper@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Wednesday 2nd July 2025

Attachments

 MES3 IHC Section Supervisor 2024.pdf

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