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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA

• Salary: OPS2 $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Location: Murray Bridge - SA Pathology, Regional Services
• Part Time, Permanent Role
• Working 22.5 hours per week over a 6 day roster

About the role

If you’re looking for a meaningful role where you can contribute to the wellbeing of your local community, this is a great opportunity to join SA Pathology as a Pathology Collector in Murray Bridge.

Whether you’re people-oriented and new to the field (OPS1) or bringing experience in specimen collection and clinical support (OPS2), you’ll play an important hands-on role in delivering safe, accurate and compassionate pathology services. Each day, you’ll help keep our laboratory services running smoothly - collecting and preparing specimens, assisting with clinical tasks, transporting samples, managing enquiries and providing clear, friendly communication to clients, clinicians and colleagues. Experience in phlebotomy, medical terminology or data entry is welcome, but not essential, as comprehensive on-the-job training is provided.

Working under the guidance of the Regional Laboratory Manager, you’ll be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team that values professionalism, teamwork and a positive approach. OPS1 employees receive structured training and close supervision to build confidence and capability, while OPS2 employees apply their established skills with greater autonomy under general direction.

Based in one of South Australia’s largest regional towns Murray Bridge ,is right on the Murray River and just an hour from Adelaide - you’ll also enjoy the lifestyle benefits of the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula and Monarto as your extended backyard. With minimal shift work and the chance to work across nearby SA Pathology sites, this role offers the perfect balance of purpose, community connection and career development.

About You

You’re someone who genuinely cares about people, takes pride in delivering great service, and is ready to contribute to a high-performing pathology team—whether you’re building your skills at OPS1 or bringing more experience at OPS2.

• You bring a strong customer service focus, showing empathy, professionalism and a commitment to helping others.
• You use sound judgement to recognise issues, solve problems where you can, and escalate appropriately.
• You’re confident using information systems and databases, with accuracy in data entry and record keeping.
• You’re reliable, organised and able to manage specimen collection tasks, reception duties and workflow support with care and attention to detail.

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: 931416

Enquiries to: Laurette Norton, Laboratory Manager

Phone: 8535 6793

E-mail: Laurette.Norton@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Wednesday, 25^th March 2026

Attachments

 931416 RD Pathology Collector OPS1.pdf

 931416 RD Pathology Collector OPS2.pdf

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