Berri - Laboratory Manager, term contract
SA Health
Posted 1 day ago
Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Statewide – SA Pathology
- Salary: MeS3- $104,180.00 - $116,693.00 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Berri SA, 5343
- Full Time, Contracted Role up to 7 months
About the role
As a Medical Scientist (MeS3), you will be responsible for leading the delivery of high-quality, multi-disciplinary pathology services within a regional laboratory setting. This role oversees all operational aspects, including specimen reception, local collection centres, courier networks, and laboratory performance. You will play a vital role in ensuring the laboratory maintains compliance with accreditation standards, achieves key performance indicators, and delivers accurate and timely diagnostic services to the community.
This position offers the opportunity to apply advanced scientific and technical expertise while also contributing to staff development through supervision, training, and mentoring of laboratory personnel. You will be actively involved in diagnostic problem-solving, planning, and reporting, while also engaging with local clients and stakeholders to maintain and grow service delivery. Travel to maintain your professional competency and support regional operations forms an essential part of this diverse and rewarding role.
About You
- Experience in the management of a multi-discipline laboratory is preferred
- Strong people skills and experience with clients is desirable
- Extensive scientific knowledge in one or more relevant disciplines, QMS, and LIS is desirable
- Reimbursement can be sought for relocation in line with relevant guidelines
- Opportunities for Professional development exist, including intra and interstate
About us
Berri is located along the Murray River in the centre of the Riverland region. The Riverland is a wine and citrus region where you can buy your fresh fruit from stalls on the side of the road or visit the many eatery and drinkeries on weekends. In your backyard you’ll have various National Parks and Reserves along the river popular for fishing, camping, hiking, water sports and more. The Riverland is made up of 5 major towns separated by only 15-30 minutes all of which offer plenty of sporting and community clubs to get involved with.
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: 908597
Enquiries to:
Mark Hancock
Telephone: 08 8222 3052
Email: [email protected]
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Friday 18th July 2025
Attachments
908597 MeS3 Regional Role Description SA Pathology - Laboratory Manager.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
About SA Health
A health career with SA Health is all about ensuring healthier, longer and better lives for all South Australians.
SA Health works to achieve these aims by strengthening primary health care, enhancing hospital care, reforming mental health care and improving the health of Aboriginal people.
When people think of SA Health, they probably think of doctors and nurses. However we employ IT staff, scientists, finance and allied health professionals and administrative staff just to name a few.
Pursuing a career in health is one of the most effective ways any of us can contribute to general wellbeing in our community. Every day over 30,000 individuals work together in our hospitals and health services to improve the wellbeing of South Australians.
We warmly invite you to join the dedicated, inspirational, and professional people in SA Health who are using their individual skills and strengths to contribute to the wellbeing of South Australians everyday.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website
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