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Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Statewide – SA

• Location:  Bedford Park, SA 5042 
• 18.75 hours per week, part-time across a 7-day 24-hour roster - progression to permanent
• Salary OPS-1 $30,171 - $55,500 p.a. (Pro rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits - progression to OPS-2.
• Salary OPS-2 $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. (Pro rata)+ Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits

About the role

As an Operational Services Officer, you’ll play a valued part in supporting the smooth delivery of essential laboratory services. Working under general direction, you’ll apply your practical skills and knowledge to a variety of tasks that ensure specimens are handled with care and accuracy. From sorting and accessioning specimens in line with established protocols to completing precise data entry and assisting with preparatory duties, your contribution will help maintain high standards across the service.

This role also offers meaningful interaction with both internal and external customers. You’ll manage enquiries in a professional, courteous manner, helping to create a positive and supportive experience for everyone you engage with. If you enjoy being part of a collaborative environment where your attention to detail and commitment to service make a real difference, this is a welcoming opportunity to grow and contribute within a vital healthcare setting.

About You

You are a reliable and motivated team player who thrives in a busy environment and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work. With strong attention to detail and a customer-focused approach, you bring the skills and attitude needed to contribute effectively to laboratory services.

• Ability to work with initiative under limited supervision while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Proven skills in prioritising workloads, meeting deadlines and performing effectively under pressure
• Strong teamwork and customer service focus, with clear and professional communication skills
• Ideally have experience in pathology laboratory operations, data systems and managing customer enquiries

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.
• Regional Incentive Payment: Rewarding your impact in regional communities depending on location (Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025) NOTE: some HM will likely want the $$ listed

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: 926227

Enquiries to:

Name: Lorraine Sobol

Telephone: 8204 4487

Email: lorraine.sobol@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday, 8^th February 2026

Attachments

 926227 RD - OPS 1 Operational Services Officer .pdf

 926227 RD OPS2 - Operational Services Officer.pdf

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