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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA

• Salary: OPS2 $58,709 - $63,154 (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Location: Mt Gambier - SA Pathology, Regional Services
• Part Time, Temporary  Role to March 2027
• Working 22.5 hours per week over a 6 day roster

About the role

As a Pathology Collector with SA Pathology in Mount Gambier, you’ll play an important hands-on role in delivering safe, accurate and compassionate pathology services to your local community. Each day, you’ll help keep our laboratory services running smoothly by collecting and preparing specimens, supporting clinical duties, transporting samples, and ensuring all specimens are sorted and labelled according to established protocols.

Working under the guidance of the Regional Laboratory Manager, you’ll provide friendly, professional customer service to patients, clinicians and staff, while applying your practical skills with care, efficiency and attention to detail.

In this role, you’ll be part of a collaborative healthcare environment, engaging with medical, scientific, technical and administrative colleagues to support high-quality diagnostic services.

Based in South Australia’s largest regional centre, you’ll also enjoy the unique benefits of life in Mount Gambier - an affordable, welcoming community surrounded by natural landmarks like the Blue Lake, shorter commutes, and easy access to outdoor adventures. It’s a chance to build your career while embracing a balanced, relaxed regional lifestyle where your work truly makes a difference.

About You

You’re someone who genuinely enjoys helping others, takes pride in providing great service, and is ready to contribute to a welcoming, high-performing pathology team.

• You bring a caring, empathetic approach and a strong commitment to excellent customer service
• You use sound judgement, recognising issues early and knowing when to escalate
• You’re confident using information systems and databases with accuracy and care
• You’re reliable, organised and able to support daily workflow in a busy clinical setting

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: 931238

Enquiries to:

Matthew Rowley, Laboratory Manager

Phone: 8721 1666

E-mail: matthew.rowley@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Wednesday, 25^th March 2026

Attachments

 931238 RD Pathology Collector.pdf

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