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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology

• Salary: MeS1 - $68,478 - $83,594 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Location:  Regional Various
• Full Time, Temporary Role - contract until July 2027

About the Role

As a Medical Scientist, Regional Reliever (MeS1), you will play an integral role in delivering high-quality, multi-disciplinary pathology services across ten regional SA laboratories. Providing rostered relief support, you will apply your scientific and technical expertise across Microbiology, Haematology, Clinical Chemistry, Transfusion Medicine and Pre-Testing to ensure reliable, efficient and clinically responsive diagnostic services. From specimen reception, patient collections (including venepuncture), through to interpretation and reporting, you will prioritise work according to clinical urgency while meeting established KPIs and laboratory and accreditation standards.

Working collaboratively with regional teams, you will contribute to quality management, risk mitigation and continuous improvement activities in line with regulatory frameworks. You will assist with implementing new methods, consumables and equipment, participate in User Acceptance Testing, maintain laboratory instruments and support inventory and operational requirements. With supervision, you will also contribute to the development and adoption of new techniques while maintaining your professional growth through ongoing learning and training. This is a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to broaden your experience, support regional communities and make a meaningful impact on patient care.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will meet the essential minimum requirements under NPAAC supervision standards and bring the qualifications, adaptability and technical capability to deliver high-quality pathology services across regional laboratories. Experience is preferred, but not essential.

• AQF Level 7 pathology qualification (or AIMS equivalent)

• Broad diagnostic skills with strong quality focus

• Proven ability to prioritise, problem-solve and work autonomously

• Flexible and willing to travel across regional SA (travel costs are covered)

• Excellent teamwork 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

• Training - We will train you in all disciplines
• 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.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for professional development exist, including intra and interstate travel
  this is a regional relief scientist role. Extensive travel across SA will be required to work at the 10 country multi-discipline SA Pathology labs. Travel costs are reimbursed / allowances provided.
• 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: 931075

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Tuesday, 24^th March 2026

Attachments

 931075 MeS1 Regional Role Description SA Pathology - Relieving Scientist.pdf

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