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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology

• Salary: OPS2 - $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Mount Gambier SA, 5290
• Part Time, Contracted Role working 18.75 hours per week

About the role

As a Pathology Collector – Regional, you will be the welcoming face of SA Pathology, delivering high-quality specimen collection services with care, empathy and professionalism. Reporting to the local Laboratory Manager, you will provide exceptional customer service to patients, clinicians and other stakeholders, ensuring each interaction reflects SA Pathology’s commitment to accuracy, respect and clinical excellence. Your role is essential to the smooth operation of pathology services, supporting accurate diagnostic testing that contributes to the health and wellbeing of communities across regional South Australia.

In this dynamic and rewarding position, you will perform a range of duties including specimen collection, labelling, sorting and transportation in accordance with established protocols and safety standards. You will also assist with administrative and clinical tasks as required, working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain efficiency, quality and patient satisfaction. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives while being part of a dedicated and supportive regional healthcare team.

About You

You are a caring and reliable professional who takes pride in providing excellent customer service and supporting the delivery of accurate, high-quality pathology services. With a strong eye for detail and a calm, patient-focused approach, you demonstrate empathy, initiative and sound judgement in all aspects of your work. You value teamwork, clear communication and maintaining high standards in a fast-paced clinical environment.

In this role, you will bring:

• Customer Service & Communication
  A genuine commitment to providing outstanding service with empathy, professionalism and respect, along with strong communication skills to engage effectively with patients, clinicians and colleagues.

• Organisation & Attention to Detail
  Proven ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and produce consistently accurate results while maintaining a high level of care and precision.

• Teamwork & Initiative
  Capability to work independently or as part of a cooperative team, using initiative, sound judgement and adaptability to manage daily laboratory or collection activities.

• Technical & Systems Knowledge
  Experience working in a pathology or laboratory setting, with knowledge of pathology operations, data entry systems and information management processes.

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: 919690

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 28^th November 2025

Attachments

 OPS2 - RD - SA Pathology - Pathology Collector - Phlebotomist.pdf

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