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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology

• Salary: TGO1 - $48,788 - $70,032 p.a.+ Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Mount Gambier SA, 5290
• Full Time, Contracted Role up to 1 Feb 2026

About the role

As a Technical Officer (TGO 1), you will play a vital part in delivering a high-quality, multi-disciplined pathology service within our regional laboratory. Working both independently and as part of a team, you will use your expertise and technical skills to support a wide range of laboratory functions and ensure the effective and accurate processing of specimens and data.

You will apply standardised practices and procedures, utilising your knowledge and experience to perform diverse technical activities and contribute to technical project work as needed. Your role will be essential in maintaining high standards across the laboratory, supporting both daily operations and ongoing service improvement initiatives.

We will train you in all disciplines

• Experience is preferred, but not essential
• Reimbursement can be sought for relocation in line with relevant guidelines
• Opportunities for Professional development exist, including intra and interstate travel

About You

To excel as a Technical Officer, you will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Hold a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in an approved and recognised qualification.

• Proven ability to work independently, follow instructions, and deliver high-quality results within deadlines.

• Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and customer service skills, with sound written and verbal communication.

• Demonstrated laboratory experience and solid knowledge of laboratory principles, science, and Work Health & Safety.

About us

Mount Gambier is one of the largest regional towns in SA located in the south-east of the state in the Limestone region. In your backyard you’ll have plenty of natural geological wonders to explore including caves, sinkholes, lakes and volcanoes. You’ll be connected to popular weekend destinations such as Robe, Coonawarra or even across the Victorian border for a road trip to the Grampians or Great Ocean Road. Mount Gambier is serviced by an airport with daily flights to both Adelaide and Melbourne. There is also plenty of sporting and community clubs available to get involved with.

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: 911459

Enquiries to:

Matthew Rowley

Telephone: 8721 1666

Email: matthew.rowley@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 29^th August 2025

Attachments

 TGO1 Regional Role Description SA Pathology - Technical Officer.pdf

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