Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology

• Salary: TGO2 - $75,240.00 - $79,880.00 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• North Adelaide SA, 5006
• Full Time, Contracted Role up to 12 months

About the role

Join a specialised team committed to delivering high-quality, reliable diagnostic services in the Metabolic Laboratory. In this vital role, you will be responsible for receiving, sorting, and preparing specimens, performing and maintaining assays, and ensuring accurate data entry into laboratory information systems. Your contributions will directly support the provision of biochemical genetics services, playing a key role in timely and accurate diagnostics.

You’ll work closely with the Section Head and broader laboratory team to manage both internal and external enquiries, support day-to-day laboratory operations, and uphold the highest standards of scientific practice. This role is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail, strong technical capabilities, and a passion for contributing to patient-centred healthcare through excellence in laboratory diagnostics.

About You

You are a motivated and technically skilled laboratory professional with a strong eye for detail and a passion for diagnostic science. With a solid background in biochemical laboratory settings, you bring a collaborative spirit, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and service delivery.

Strong technical expertise in diagnostic assays, instrumentation, specimen handling, and troubleshooting within a laboratory environment.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to follow instructions, support your team, and engage respectfully with clients and staff.

Proficient in Word, Excel, data entry, and laboratory information systems, with sound knowledge of diagnostic terminology and confidentiality requirements.

Highly organised, detail-oriented, and reliable, with a strong commitment to customer service, quality standards, and timely task completion.

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: 902819

Enquiries to:

Nicole Cadzow

Telephone: Nicole Cadzow

Email: nicole.cadzow@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 30th May 2025

Attachments

902819 TGO2 Technical Officer Metabolic.pdf

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