Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology

• Salary: TGO1 - $48,788 - $70,032 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Murray Bridge SA, 5253
• Part Time, Contracted Role working 18.75 hours per week up to 31 Dec 2025

About the role

As a Technical Officer (TGO 1), you will play an integral role in delivering quality, multi-disciplined pathology services within a regional laboratory setting. You will contribute to a collaborative team environment, working both independently and as part of a team to perform essential technical duties that underpin accurate diagnostics and patient care. This role involves applying your technical knowledge, experience, and skills to ensure that all laboratory procedures and standards are followed consistently.

Your responsibilities will include conducting a variety of technical activities using standardised practices and procedures, supporting technical project work, and actively participating in the continuous improvement of laboratory operations. You will be expected to utilise your expertise to ensure high standards of service, accuracy, and reliability, while contributing to the success of the regional laboratory and the broader pathology service.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in an approved and recognised qualification.

• Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to work under limited supervision.

• Proven ability to manage variable workloads, meet deadlines, follow instructions, and provide excellent customer service.

• General laboratory experience, sound knowledge of laboratory principles, and understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation.

About us

SA Pathology Regional Services supports laboratories spread throughout regional and outer-metro South Australia. These labs provide pathology testing, in the disciplines of haematology, haemostasis, microbiology, clinical chemistry, blood bank and supporting the Point of Care Testing network. Regional Services must provide timely pathology for the local hospital. As such, laboratory staff must reside within 30 minutes of the laboratory for on-call purposes

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: 911530

Enquiries to:

Laurette Norton

Telephone: 85356793

Email: Laurette.Norton@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 29^th August 2025

Attachments

 911530 TGO1 Regional Role Description SA Pathology - Technical Officer.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines