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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA

• Salary:   OPS-2   $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Location:  Adelaide
• Permanent full-time 

About the role

As an Operational Services Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting the smooth and efficient operation of the Anatomical Pathology service. Working as part of a dedicated and collaborative team, you will contribute to essential laboratory workflows that enable timely and accurate diagnostic services. Your work will directly support clinicians, scientists and technical staff by ensuring that specimens, slides and related materials are handled, processed and delivered with precision and care.

In this varied and hands-on role, you will contribute to a wide range of activities, including block and slide filing, assisting with multi-disciplinary meeting preparations, scanning and database entry, along with delivering urgent slides and specimens across sites. With rotational duties across the reception and the Main Laboratory, this position offers a dynamic and engaging working environment where your attention to detail and commitment to service excellence will be highly valued.

About You

You are organised, reliable, and driven to support a busy laboratory environment while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

• Bring strong numeracy, computer skills, and knowledge of medical terminology.

• Demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines and work independently or in a team.

• Communicate effectively, stay organised, and solve problems with practical solutions.

• Hold a current driver’s licence and understand the importance of confidentiality.

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:  929354

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday 22 February 2026

Attachments

 929354 RD Operational Services Officer.pdf

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