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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology

• Salary:    OPS-2  $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Location:  Women's and Children's Hospital - North Adelaide
• Temporary up to 29/3/27 and part-time working 18.75 hours per week

About the role

Join our team as an Operational Services Officer and play a vital role in supporting the smooth and efficient operation of SA Pathology’s laboratory services. You’ll contribute to a variety of hands-on tasks, including sorting and accessioning specimens, accurate data entry, assisting with preparatory duties, and managing the storage and transport of specimens. Every day, your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy will help ensure the timely and reliable delivery of results.

In this role, you’ll build strong connections with both internal staff and external clients, responding to enquiries professionally and supporting the broader laboratory team. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where practical skills, organisation, and a proactive approach are valued, and where your work makes a tangible difference to the delivery of high-quality pathology services.

About You

You are a reliable and detail-focused individual who thrives in a fast-paced laboratory environment and is committed to supporting high-quality pathology services.

• Work independently and as part of a team, using initiative and prioritising tasks effectively.

• Produce accurate, high-quality work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

• Communicate confidently with staff and clients, providing excellent customer service.

• Bring experience in pathology operations, information systems, and handling 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.

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:  929050

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday 1 March 2025

Attachments

 929050 RD Operational Services Officer.pdf

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