Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology - Haematology Scientific Manager - Royal Adelaide Hospital 

• Salary: MeS3 - $104,180.00- $ 116,693.00 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Adelaide SA, 5000
• Full Time, Contracted Role up to 7 Aug 2026

About the role

As the Medical Scientist (MeS3) Scientific Manager of Haematology, you will lead within your specialist discipline, driving innovation and excellence across complex scientific operations. This role requires you to provide strategic direction and leadership, ensuring the professional discipline of delivers maximum value and effectiveness within the agency or health unit. Working under broad policy direction, you will determine operational priorities, establish high work standards, and optimise resource allocation to achieve organisational goals.

You will also mentor and coordinate a team of medical scientists and paraprofessionals, fostering a collaborative environment that supports professional growth and service delivery excellence. Drawing on your extensive experience and advanced knowledge, you will play a pivotal role in shaping scientific practice and contributing to improved health outcomes.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will be a highly skilled and proactive medical scientist with demonstrated expertise in leading complex laboratory operations. Your ability to motivate and develop staff, combined with advanced scientific knowledge, will ensure high-quality service delivery and innovation within the laboratory environment.

Key requirements:

• Qualifications: A degree at AQF Level 7 (or equivalent) with >70% pathology-relevant subjects, or an equivalent qualification recognised by AIMS.

• Leadership and Expertise: Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop staff, supported by extensive diagnostic laboratory experience and high-level scientific expertise.

• Analytical and Organisational Skills: Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and time management skills with capacity to manage and optimise complex workflows.

• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

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

• Attractive salary packaging available
• 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

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: 908739

Enquiries to:

Megan Freeman

Telephone: 7074 1221

Email: megan.freeman2@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 1^st August 2025

Attachments

 MeS3 Standard Role Description SA Pathology - Haematology Scientific Lead.pdf

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