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We're seeking a motivated and technically skilled professional with a recognised Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification (or equivalent) and experience working in a diagnostic laboratory environment. You will bring strong technical capability, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality laboratory services and customer care.

• Qualified and experienced laboratory professional with a Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent), demonstrated experience in a relevant laboratory setting, and strong knowledge of diagnostic laboratory practices, quality systems and Work Health and Safety requirements.

• Organised and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, troubleshoot issues, and consistently deliver accurate work to a high standard under limited supervision.

• Collaborative leader and communicator, capable of supervising and training staff, presenting information and reports, building positive stakeholder relationships, and working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

• Technically proficient and customer-focused, with strong problem-solving, numerical and computer skills, experience responding to client needs, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service. Multidiscipline experience within a 24/7 paediatric hospital laboratory environment will be highly regarded.

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: 946080

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Tuesday, 18^th August 2026

Attachments

  946080 TGO2 RD SA Pathology - Technical Officer.pdf

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