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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology

• MeS1 $71,046 to $86,729 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Location:  SA, Port Pirie
• Full Time, Permanent Role 

About the role

Join SA Pathology as a Medical Scientist in Port Pirie and contribute to a quality multidisciplinary regional laboratory service. You will apply scientific knowledge to perform diagnostic testing, support service delivery and help maintain accurate, timely pathology results.

Working within a supportive regional team, you will perform routine diagnostic techniques, assist with analysis and reporting, and contribute to problem solving and planning. You will also support development of new methodologies while building broad experience across diverse patient groups.

Based in Port Pirie, you’ll enjoy meaningful work in a close knit community with greater autonomy and visible impact on local health. With affordable living, short commutes and access to the Southern Flinders Ranges and Spencer Gulf, you’ll benefit from a balanced regional lifestyle.

About You

You’re a motivated Medical Scientist who enjoys working in a regional laboratory environment. You bring strong technical skills, teamwork and a commitment to delivering accurate, high quality diagnostic testing.

• Degree meeting NPAAC requirements for Medical Scientist
• Experience using analytical laboratory equipment
• Perform diagnostic testing and manage lab workflows
• Work collaboratively and maintain quality standards

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.

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: 935673

Enquiries to:

Kellie Daniel, Laboratory Manager

Phone: 8638 4674

E-mail: kellie.daniel@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Wednesday, 6^th May 2026

Attachments

 935673 MeS1 Regional Role Description SA Pathology - Medical Scientist 17.10.23.pdf

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