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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA

• Salary: TGO2 - $75,240- $79,880 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Location:  FMC Haematology, Blood Bank
• Full Time, Temporary Role to January 2027

About the role

As a Technical Officer in the Blood Bank, you’ll play an important part in ensuring patients receive safe, timely and high-quality transfusion support. Each day brings meaningful work, from performing pre-transfusion compatibility testing and antenatal serology to completing the essential activities involved in blood product supply.

You’ll be hands-on with complex serological investigations, contribute to smooth laboratory operations by monitoring and prioritising workflow, and provide valued support in training new staff as they develop their expertise.

In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with senior laboratory colleagues to resolve blood supply and testing matters, while also building strong relationships with clinical teams who rely on your guidance and clear communication. You’ll liaise with the Australian Red Cross Blood Service to maintain adequate stock levels and ensure availability of critical blood products.

As part of a dedicated 24/7 service, you’ll be a key contributor to the safe, reliable and patient-centred care that underpins the Blood Bank’s vital work.

About You

You’re someone who brings strong technical capability, sound judgement and a collaborative approach to your work, with the professionalism and reliability needed to support a busy Transfusion Service.

Essential minimum requirements:

• Diploma-level qualification in Medical Laboratory Science or a relevant technical discipline
• Competent in routine Transfusion Service operations with up-to-date immunohaematology knowledge
• Able to prioritise tasks, solve problems and deliver high-quality work within set timeframes
• Confident communicator who works well in a team and maintains professionalism with sensitive information
• Willing and able to fully participate in the laboratory’s 24-hour, 7-day roster

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: 931213

Enquiries to:

Michaela Spooner, Senior Scientist

Phone: 8204 4590

E-mail: Michaela.Spooner@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Wednesday, 25^th March 2026

Attachments

 931213 RD Technical Officer TGO2.pdf

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