Central Adelaide Local Health Network Statewide – SA, Regional Services Salary: MeS1 - Medical Scientist $68,478 to $83,594 p.a. (pro-rata) Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits Location: Murray Bridge Full Time, Contract role to 16 Jul 2027 About the role As a Medical Scientist (MeS-1) based in Murray Bridge, you’ll play a valued role in delivering a high-quality, multi-disciplined pathology service within a regional laboratory setting. You’ll undertake, facilitate and apply scientific and technical knowledge to perform a broad range of routine diagnostic techniques, contributing to problem definition, planning, execution, analysis and reporting. With supervision, you’ll also support the development, selection and adoption of new techniques and methodologies, helping ensure services remain safe, accurate and responsive to community needs. Working closely with colleagues across SA Pathology, you’ll build strong internal and external relationships—communicating with clinicians, clients, suppliers and other pathology providers to support timely testing and reliable results. Murray Bridge offers the chance to combine meaningful, hands-on laboratory work with the benefits of regional living: a close-knit team, strong community connection, shorter commutes and an enviable lifestyle close to the River Murray, local wineries and outdoor recreation. This is a welcoming opportunity to grow your career while making a genuine difference to regional health care. Murray Bridge is one of the largest regional towns in SA located along the banks of the Murray River and only an hour drive from Adelaide. In your backyard you’ll have various parks and reserves along the river popular for fishing, camping, hiking, water sports and more. You’ll be connected to popular weekend destinations such as the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula or Monarto Zoo. There is also plenty of sporting and community clubs available to get involved with. Find out more at: Home | Murray Bridge Tourism About You You’re a motivated Medical Scientist who brings sound scientific knowledge, strong technical skills and a team-focused approach to delivering high-quality pathology services in a laboratory environment. Recognised qualifications aligned with NPAAC requirements, with a solid foundation in pathology, laboratory science and quality procedures Strong technical capability, including performing accurate diagnostic testing, using analytical equipment and laboratory systems, and maintaining and troubleshooting equipment Well organised and proactive, able to manage workloads, meet daily targets, follow procedures with minimal supervision and identify issues early with practical solutions Professional and collaborative communicator who values teamwork, customer service and confidentiality, and works effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to support safe, high-quality laboratory practice 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 Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses. Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leae loading applied. Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing. Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program. 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: 927722 Enquiries to: Laurette Norton, Laboratory Manager Phone: 8535 6793 E-mail: Laurette.Norton@sa.gov.au Application Closing Date 11:55 pm Sunday, 8 th February 2026 Attachments 927722 RD Regional SA Pathology - Medical Scientist MeS1.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines