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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology

• Salary: MeS1 - $68,478 - $83,594 p.a. + (pro-rata) Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• North Adelaide SA, 5006
• Part Time, Contracted Role working 18.75 hours per week up to 12 months

About the role

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, you will play an essential role in delivering high-quality diagnostic services that support patient care and clinical decision-making. You will apply your scientific and technical expertise to perform a variety of routine diagnostic tests, ensuring accuracy, reliability and efficiency in every procedure. Working collaboratively within a laboratory team, you will be involved in all aspects of the diagnostic process — from problem definition and planning through to execution, analysis and reporting.

In this role, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the evolution of laboratory practices by supporting the development, evaluation and implementation of new techniques and methodologies under supervision. This is an ideal opportunity to build your technical capabilities in a dynamic and supportive environment while playing an important part in advancing patient outcomes.

About You

You are a motivated and detail-oriented laboratory professional with strong scientific and technical skills. Your ability to follow procedures, manage workloads effectively and work collaboratively enables you to deliver high-quality diagnostic services. You are proactive, punctual, and committed to maintaining high standards in a laboratory setting.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• A Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent qualification.

• Proven ability to perform routine diagnostic testing, manage tasks efficiently, and maintain laboratory equipment according to procedures.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively in a team and provide excellent customer service.

• Sound knowledge of laboratory practices, quality procedures, and experience using laboratory equipment, computing systems, and data processing tools.

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: 908639

Enquiries to:

Lou Nesci

Telephone: 81616743

Email: lou.nesci@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Thursday 24^th July 2025

Attachments

 908639 MeS1 Permanent Night Role Description.pdf

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