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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology

• OPS1 $30,171 to $61,541 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• OPS2 $64,194 to $67,154 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Location:  SA, Murray Bridge/Mount Barker
• Part time 9-month contract available

About the role

Looking for a rewarding role supporting your local community? Join SA Pathology as a Pathology Collector in Murray Bridge or Mount Barker. This dual classified role will be appointed at OPS1 or OPS2 depending on skills and experience, with on the job training provided for entry level candidates.

You will collect specimens, transport, sort and label samples, assist with clinical duties and provide excellent customer service. Minimal shift work is required, with shifts across Adelaide Hills and Murray Bridge sites.

Learn more about the Pathology Collector career pathway at sapathology.sa.gov.au/career-pathways/pathology-collector.

Based in Murray Bridge, enjoy a regional lifestyle along the Murray River with parks, reserves, fishing, camping and water activities nearby. Explore the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula and Monarto Safari Park, while staying connected to Adelaide just one hour away.

About You

You’re a people focused team member who enjoys supporting patients and your local community. You bring strong customer service skills, empathy and the ability to work accurately in a busy environment.

• Deliver excellent customer service with care and empathy
• Use sound judgement and escalate issues when needed
• Experience using information systems and databases
• Handle enquiries and communicate clearly with clients

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.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• 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.
• Regional Incentive Payment: MMM3 paying up to $882 per year, rewarding your impact in regional communities depending on location (Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025)

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: 935365

Enquiries to: Laurette Norton, Laboratory Manager

Phone: 8535 67 93

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

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Wednesday, 6^th May 2026

Attachments

 935365 OPS1 Regional Role Description SA Pathology - Pathology Collector.pdf

 935365 OPS2 Regional Role Description SA Pathology - Pathology Collector.pdf

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