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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology

• TGO01 $68,481 to $74,032 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• SA, Various Locations
• 12 Month Talent Pool - Full Time, Part Time Permanent/Contracted Roles Available 

About the role

Join SA Pathology as a Technical Officer and contribute to the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services within the Virology, Serology and Molecular laboratories. Working as part of a skilled team, you will apply technical expertise and laboratory practices to support testing, service delivery and quality outcomes that directly contribute to patient care across South Australia.

This is an exciting opportunity to build your experience in a specialised laboratory environment while participating in a variety of technical activities and projects. You will work with advanced laboratory techniques, support continuous service improvement and contribute to a collaborative team committed to scientific excellence, quality and innovation. As this is a 12-month talent pool, successful applicants may be considered for multiple opportunities as they arise.

About You

You are a motivated technical professional who enjoys laboratory work and takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant discipline

• Apply technical precision within a laboratory setting

• Deliver quality results while meeting competing priorities

• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively

• Use initiative to solve problems and support team outcomes

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: 943759

Enquiries to:

Stuart McKessar, Laboratory Manager, VSM

Phone: 8222 3173

E-mail: Stuart.McKessar@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm, Sunday 11^th July 2027

Attachments

 943759 Technical Officer VSM Role Description SA Pathology .pdf

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