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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA 

• Salary  OPS-2   $58,709 to $63,154 p.a. (pro-rata)  + Salary Sacrifice and Superannuation Benefits
• SA Pathology - Mount Gambier - 5290
• Part-time working 30 hours per week and temporary up to 31/7/26 

About the role

Support your local community and contribute to critical healthcare services as a Pathology Collector with SA Pathology’s Regional Services team. In this vital hands-on role, you will undertake specimen collection from patients, including venepuncture and paediatric sampling, ensuring quality and accuracy in every interaction. You’ll also manage specimen preparation, perform courier duties, and assist with the smooth functioning of diagnostic services across the region.

Working with a collaborative team under general direction, you’ll operate across laboratory, collection centre, and community settings. Your role will involve interacting with patients, clinicians, and lab staff—ensuring specimens are collected, labelled, transported, and processed in line with clinical protocols, quality systems, and safety procedures. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who thrives on precision, patient care, and being part of a professional and community-oriented team.

About You

You are a motivated, detail-focused individual with a customer service mindset and the ability to work independently and within a team environment.

• Relevant experience in specimen collection or within a pathology laboratory setting

• Strong communication and organisational skills with a commitment to accuracy and patient care

• Proficient computer and data entry skills with ability to manage multiple tasks

• 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 What we offer

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: 913277

Enquiries to:

Name: Matthew Roley

Telephone: 8721 1666

Email: matthew.rowley@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 12th September 2025

Attachments

Role description link

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International applicant guidelines

913277 - Pathology Collector.pdf