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Statewide – SA Pathology - Queen Elizabeth Hospital Core Laboratory

Medical Scientist - Night Shift Coverage

• Salary: MeS1 - $68,478 - $83,594 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Location:  Woodville, SA.
• Temporary, Part-Time Role - 0.5FTE (37.5 Hours per fortnight) until September 2026

About the Role

As a Medical Scientist – Night Shift, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, timely diagnostic services when they are needed most. Working autonomously within a supportive framework, you will apply your scientific and technical expertise to perform routine and complex diagnostic testing, ensuring accurate analysis, validation and reporting in accordance with established laboratory methods and KPIs. From specimen receipt and identity checks through to prioritising urgent workloads and providing clinically relevant interpretation where appropriate, your work will directly support safe and responsive patient care. Experience in a multidisciplinary diagnostic setting is a must. The Laboratory offers Haematology, Biochemistry, Coagulation, Morphology and Blood Bank services. 

During night operations, you will exercise professional judgement within defined areas of practice while maintaining strong communication with senior staff regarding diagnostic or technical issues. You will contribute to quality management activities, including audits, quality control and assurance programs, risk management and continuous improvement initiatives. In addition, you will assist with the implementation of new methods and equipment (including participation in User Acceptance Testing), maintain laboratory instruments and inventory, uphold meticulous record keeping, and ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety and regulatory requirements. This is a rewarding opportunity to thrive in a focused environment, collaborate with dedicated colleagues and make a meaningful impact in a vital 24/7 service.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will meet the essential minimum requirements under NPAAC supervision standards and bring the technical expertise, professionalism and attention to detail required to deliver high-quality diagnostic pathology services.

• AQF Level 7 pathology qualification (or AIMS equivalent)

• Proven laboratory experience with analytical equipment

• Strong time management with focus on quality & accuracy

• Excellent communication, teamwork & problem-solving skills

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: 930616

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Thursday, 26^th March 2026

Attachments

 930616 Medical Scientist SA Path Role Description.pdf

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