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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
• SA, Whyalla 5600
• Full Time, Permanent Role

About the role

Join SA Pathology as a Medical Scientist in Whyalla and become part of a supportive regional laboratory delivering high-quality diagnostic services to the local community. You'll apply your scientific expertise across multiple pathology disciplines, perform routine diagnostic testing and contribute to timely, accurate results that support exceptional patient care.

Working closely with experienced colleagues, clinicians and healthcare providers, you'll gain broad hands-on experience while contributing to service improvement and the introduction of new techniques. Whyalla sits at the top of the Eyre Peninsula, where the outback meets the sea. From Hummock Hill Lookout and the picturesque foreshore to the world-famous Giant Australian Cuttlefish migration, the region offers an outstanding lifestyle with easy access to the Eyre Peninsula, a welcoming community, sporting clubs, and convenient Qantas flights connecting you to Adelaide and beyond.

About You

You are a motivated Medical Scientist who enjoys working in a collaborative laboratory environment and delivering quality diagnostic services.

• Relevant Medical Science degree recognised by NPAAC

• Perform quality diagnostic testing with accuracy

• Work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams

• Maintain laboratory equipment and solve technical issues

• Prioritise workloads and deliver excellent service

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: Rewarding your impact in regional communities with an annual payment of up to $882 for eligible MMM3 locations, in accordance with the 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: 943897

Enquiries to:

Fiona Mills, Laboratory Manager - Whyalla

Phone: 86488388

E-mail: fiona.mills@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Thursday 23^rd July 2026

Attachments

 943897 MeS1 Regional Role Description SA Pathology - Medical Scientist.pdf

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