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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

• Statewide – SA Pathology
• Lyell McEwin Hospital, Elizabeth Vale
• OPS 2 Salary $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-Time, Ongoing Role - 24/7 Roster

About the Role

As an Operational Services Officer in our Pre-Analytical Services team, you’ll play a vital part in supporting high-quality diagnostic care for patients across our network. In this role, you’ll provide compassionate, professional customer service during specimen management activities, ensuring every patient feels supported and respected. You’ll also contribute to the smooth day-to-day functioning of the team by assisting with administrative duties and confidently navigating Laboratory Information Systems.

Your keen attention to detail will shine as you receive, sort and prepare specimens for testing, ensuring each sample meets strict quality standards for accurate and timely diagnosis. You’ll oversee the correct storage and transport of specimens, manage internal and external enquiries with professionalism, and ensure patient information is entered clearly and accurately into laboratory systems. Working as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team, you’ll help deliver safe, reliable and efficient pre-analytical services that truly make a difference.

About You

You’re a motivated and compassionate team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality support to patients and colleagues. You bring strong communication skills, a genuine commitment to excellent customer service, and the ability to work with accuracy, care and professionalism in every task.

In this role, you will bring:

• Strong communication skills, outstanding customer service orientation and the ability to work collaboratively with staff at all levels.

• Proven attention to detail, reliability and the ability to prioritise effectively in a high-throughput environment.

• Demonstrated experience in pathology laboratory settings, supported by sound computer skills and knowledge of confidentiality requirements.

• A proactive, energetic approach with commitment to professional development, safe work practices and high standards of performance.

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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: 924733

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Monday 12th January 2026

Attachments

924733 OPS2 Role Description SA Pathology.pdf

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