Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Statewide – SA Pathology - TQEH Core Laboratory
- Salary: TGO2 - $75,240.00 - $79,880.00 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Advantages
- Woodville South SA, 5011
- Full Time, Contracted Role up to 16 Oct 2026
About the role
Are you ready to start a rewarding career in pathology and make a real impact in healthcare? An exciting opportunity is now available to join the Core Laboratory team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. This is your chance to contribute to vital diagnostic services that support patient care every single day. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality laboratory and technical services. Working both independently and alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team, you’ll be involved in a range of routine testing within our fast-paced Core Laboratory.
Proven experience in Multiple disciplines is highly desirable, Haematology, Biochemistry, Morphology, Coagulation, Blood Bank.
In this role, you will also take on senior responsibilities, guiding and supporting team members while ensuring that laboratory practices remain safe, efficient and compliant with standards. You will prepare reports, assess technical suitability of equipment and processes, and provide informed recommendations that contribute to continuous improvement. Your work will directly support key scientific functions while fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.
About You
To excel in this role, you will bring a recognised Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent) and a strong foundation in laboratory practice. You are a reliable and proactive professional who can manage competing demands, produce high-quality work, and contribute positively to a collaborative team environment. Your ability to troubleshoot, communicate clearly and uphold safe, efficient laboratory processes will enable you to make a valued contribution to the service.
Key Requirements
- Technical Capability & Task Management: Demonstrated ability to complete variable workloads to a high standard, prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and follow laboratory procedures with accuracy and consistency.
- Supervision, Communication & Teamwork: Skilled in supervising and training others, preparing reports, working effectively within a team, and communicating clearly with staff, clients and stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving & Initiative: Strong ability to use initiative, resolve issues, troubleshoot laboratory challenges and adapt to changing requirements while working under limited supervision.
- Laboratory Knowledge & Safety: Experience in relevant laboratory settings, with sound knowledge of diagnostic laboratory practice, quality principles, and Work Health and Safety requirements.
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: 922421
Enquiries to:
Megan Freeman
Position: CALHN Manager
Phone: 7074 1221
E-mail: megan.freeman2@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Friday 12th December 2025
Attachments
922421 TGO2 Role Description SA Pathology - Technical Officer.pdf
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