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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology

• Salary: OPS1 -  $30,171 - $55,500 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Salary: OPS2 -  $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Location:  Whyalla, SA
• Full Time, Temporary Contract until August 2026

About the Role

As a Pathology Collector, you will play an important role in supporting high quality laboratory services and patient care. Working as part of a supportive team, you will assist with specimen collection and handling, helping ensure samples are processed accurately and efficiently to support timely diagnosis and treatment.

At the OPS1 level you will work under close direction with a strong focus on training and skill development, while at the OPS2 level you will apply your growing experience and knowledge under general direction to carry out a broader range of duties. Across both levels, you will contribute to smooth laboratory operations through venepuncture and specimen collection, specimen processing and data entry, while providing professional and helpful service to patients, staff and external customers.

About You

You are reliable, organised and committed to delivering high quality support within a busy pathology environment, with a strong focus on teamwork and customer service.

• Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry skills
• Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines under pressure
• Confident communicator with strong customer service focus
• Team player who uses initiative and escalates issues when needed

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: 932410

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Thursday, 2nd April 2026

Attachments

 932410 OPS1 Regional Role Description SA Pathology.pdf

 932410 OPS2 Regional Role Description SA Pathology.pdf

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