Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology

• Salary: PO3- $101,285.00 - $107,078.00 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Adelaide SA, 5000
• Full Time, Permanent Role

About the role

As the Manager, Calibration & Testing Laboratory within Engineering Services, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, professional technology support to SA Pathology and its diverse customer base. You will oversee the planned and remedial maintenance of biomedical equipment assets, provide expert engineering advice, and drive continuous improvement initiatives through the application of best practice principles.

In this senior leadership role, you will support the Manager, Engineering Services in shaping departmental strategy, developing operational plans and budgets, and ensuring alignment with SA Pathology’s mission and goals. You will also lead a team of staff, contractors, and consultants, fostering strong stakeholder relationships to achieve excellence in service delivery and corporate program outcomes.

About You

You will be a highly skilled engineering professional with a strong background in biomedical devices and technical leadership. Your ability to manage complex projects, support a multidisciplinary team, and maintain high service standards will be key to success in this role.

Key requirements:

• Appropriate degree in engineering with extensive experience in maintaining and repairing complex biomedical and electromechanical systems.

• Strong leadership skills, with proven ability to manage people, resources, and business activities effectively.

• Comprehensive knowledge of biomedical device operation, relevant standards, codes of practice, and South Australian legislative requirements.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

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: 909274

Enquiries to:

Leah Williams

Telephone: 08 8222 3283

Email: leah.williams@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 1^st August 2025

Attachments

 909274 Role Description.pdf

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