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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA 

• Salary: OPS2 $58,709 to $65,154 (pro-rata) + Salary Sacrifice and Superannuation Benefits
• SA Pathology - Regional - Naracoorte 5271
• Permanent part-time working 18.75 hours per week

About the role

Join SA Pathology’s Regional Services team as an Operational Services Officer and contribute to the smooth delivery of vital pathology services in your community. This dynamic and essential role involves specimen collection, courier runs, and supporting laboratory operations. Your responsibilities will include venepuncture (including paediatric collections), domiciliary visits, and the preparation and transport of biological specimens—all crucial to ensuring timely and accurate diagnostic testing.

Working under general direction and alongside laboratory, clinical, and administrative colleagues, you will also assist in maintaining laboratory equipment, managing data entry, and providing a courteous reception and enquiry service to internal and external stakeholders. If you’re passionate about healthcare support, enjoy hands-on work, and want to make a meaningful impact in your region, this could be the ideal role for you.

About You

You are a reliable and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a healthcare support role and values teamwork, accuracy, and community service.

• Experience in pathology, specimen collection, or laboratory support

• Ability to perform venepuncture and safely handle biological samples

• Strong communication and computer skills with a commitment to service excellence

• Mandatory requirements: Working With Children Check (WWCC), National Police Clearance (NPC), Class C Driver’s Licence, and subject to immunisation requirements

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

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.

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: 913275

Enquiries to:

Name: Matthew Rowley

Telephone: 8721 1666

Email: matthew.rowley@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 12th September 2025

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Role description link

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913275 - Pathology Collector.pdf