Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology 

• Salary: MeS2 - $88,255 - $108,809 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Whyalla SA, 5600
• Full Time, Contracted Role up to 7 months 

About the role

As a Medical Scientist at the MeS2 level, you’ll be a key contributor to our high-quality, multi-disciplined pathology service in a regional laboratory setting. Your role will leverage your professional expertise, allowing you to perform essential diagnostic tasks, analyse results, and troubleshoot using advanced techniques. You’ll be a valued team member, known for your specialised knowledge within your discipline, providing services that meet complex client needs and applying scientific acumen with professional judgement.

In addition to your core duties, you’ll support the Laboratory Manager in ensuring Quality Management Systems are maintained, assisting with NATA compliance, and validating quality control at a supervisory level. With strong interpersonal, ethical, and leadership skills, you’ll play a vital role in managing laboratory workflows and contribute to continual service improvements. You’ll also step up as Acting Manager when required, gaining hands-on experience in laboratory management.

About us

Whyalla is a large regional coastal town, 4 hour drive from Adelaide and is also serviced by an airport.
With vivid scenery, small city charm, distinctive mystic outback landscapes and year-round things to do, Whyalla offers discovery, unique Australian natural wonders and absolute contrast in nature based and industrial activities. Activities that are significant to the landscape and geography of the region that will enthral and gratify those looking to unearth and experience learning, adventure time and witness unrivalled sights and happenings. 

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

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Reimbursement can be sought for relocation in line with relevant guidelines
• Opportunities for Professional development exist, including intra and interstate travel
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites

Essential Requirements:

• Current National Police Clearance (NPC)
• Working With Children Check (DHS)
• 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.

Educational/Vocational Qualifications:

The Requirements for Supervision in the Clinical Governance of Medical Pathology Laboratories (Fifth Edition 2018) by the National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC), defines a scientist as a person with competence to perform the functions required and who is authorised to perform these functions. A medical scientist must possess one of the following qualifications: 

1. 1. A degree at Australian Qualifications Framework level 7 awarded from a university in Australia with >70% of subjects relevant to the field of pathology of a 3-year degree
   2. A degree at Australian Qualifications Framework level 7 with subjects relevant to the field of pathology awarded by an overseas tertiary institution if the qualification is assessed as equivalent to a degree accredited by the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists
   3. An associate qualification conferred by the Australian Institute of Medical Technologists before 1 December 1973.

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:

• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. 

• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and/or additional relevant history screening that may be applicable and appropriate Immunisation screening. 

Job ref: 886528

Enquiries to:

Nicole Morton

Telephone: 86488388

Email: Nicole.Morton@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 6^th December 2024

Attachments

 886528 MeS2 Regional Role Description SA Pathology - Medical Scientist (2IC).pdf

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