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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology - Biochemistry - Core Laboratory 

• TGO2 $80,974 to $85,776 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• SA, Adelaide
• Part Time, Permanent Role

About the role

Join our Biochemistry laboratory team as a Technical Officer (Night Shift) and play an important role in delivering high-quality diagnostic services outside standard business hours. You'll apply your technical expertise and judgement to support laboratory operations, ensure timely processing of specimens and contribute to safe, efficient and accurate diagnostic outcomes that support patient care. This position will attract 30% Night Shift Loading. 

Working in a collaborative night shift environment, you'll supervise and support team members, assist with troubleshooting and problem-solving, and provide technical advice on laboratory equipment, procedures and processes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced laboratory professional who enjoys working independently while contributing to a high-performing team.

About You

You are an experienced technical professional who thrives in a laboratory environment and enjoys working collaboratively to deliver high-quality results.

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant technical discipline
• Experience in a diagnostic laboratory environment
• Strong leadership, problem-solving and communication skills
• Knowledge of quality systems and laboratory best practice

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: 943574

Enquiries to:

Megan Freeman, CALHN Manager

Phone: 7074 1221

E-mail: megan.freeman2@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Wednesday 5^th August 2026

Attachments

 943574 TGO2 Standard Role Description SA Pathology.pdf

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