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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA

• Salary: MeS1/2 - Medical Scientist $68,478 to $108,809 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits             
• Location:  FROME Cytology and FMC Cytology
• Full Time, Contract role to 23 April 2027

About the role

As a Medical Scientist (MeS-1 / MeS-2) in Cytopathology at SA Pathology, you’ll play a vital role behind the scenes of patient care, contributing your scientific expertise to the accurate preparation, examination and reporting of cytology specimens. Working within a highly skilled and supportive team, you’ll follow robust quality and training standards while engaging in hands-on diagnostic work that directly supports clinicians and improves patient outcomes. This role offers meaningful exposure to specialised cytopathology practice, with scope to grow your skills and confidence in a dynamic laboratory environment.

Depending on your experience, you’ll apply increasing levels of professional judgement, technical expertise and scientific knowledge to standard and more complex diagnostic procedures. You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues, supervisors and clinicians, communicate with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to quality control, troubleshooting and continuous improvement. At the MeS-2 level, you’ll bring deeper specialist knowledge, support validation and quality processes, and help shape best practice through your professional insight. Whether you’re building your foundations or ready to take the next step, this is an opportunity to grow your career in a respected service where your work truly matters.

About You

You’re a capable and motivated Medical Scientist with a strong foundation in cytopathology, ready to contribute at either MeS-1 or MeS-2 level, depending on your qualifications and experience. You bring a commitment to quality, accuracy and patient-centred practice, and enjoy working collaboratively in a busy laboratory environment that values professionalism and continuous improvement.

• Recognised qualifications and discipline knowledge aligned with NPAAC requirements, with sound (MeS-1) to advanced (MeS-2) expertise in cytology, cytopreparatory techniques, laboratory principles and quality procedures
• Strong technical and analytical capability, performing high-quality diagnostic testing, quality control activities and equipment troubleshooting, with increasing professional judgement and autonomy at MeS-2 level
• Well organised and proactive, able to manage competing priorities, work under pressure, meet deadlines and identify and resolve issues, with initiative appropriate to your level of experience
• Clear, respectful communicator and team contributor, who values customer service, confidentiality and collaboration with colleagues, clinicians and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality pathology services

Please refer to the Role Descriptions for further information regarding qualifications required.

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: 927511

Enquiries to:

Jennifer Buckseall, Section Supervisor

P: 8222 3678

E: jennifer.buckseall@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday, 8^th February 2026

Attachments - Role Descriptions

 927511 RD Medical Scientist Cytology MES1.pdf

 927511 RD Medical Scientist Cytology MES2.pdf

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