Central Adelaide Local Health Network Statewide – SA Pathology Salary: MeS4 - $114,314.00 - $131,605.00 p.a. Managerial Allowance Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits Bedford Park SA, 5042 Full Time, Permanent Role About the role We are seeking a highly experienced and forward-thinking Laboratory Manager – Microbiology to lead and support a vital diagnostic service within SA Pathology's Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Directorate. In this key leadership role, you will apply your scientific, technical, and professional expertise to ensure the delivery of timely, efficient, and customer-focused diagnostic services. Your leadership will be central to maintaining operational excellence and service quality that supports improved patient outcomes across South Australia. Working in close partnership with the Head of Department and Directorate Manager, you will play a key role in strategic planning, workforce management, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement. You’ll also contribute to the development and implementation of standardised procedures, quality frameworks, and compliance with regulatory requirements. As a senior member of the team, you'll drive research and development initiatives, and actively support training and education programs within the department. About You You are a highly experienced and strategic scientific leader with a passion for excellence in diagnostic microbiology and a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and team development. Your expertise spans both technical and managerial domains, enabling you to drive service improvement and deliver high-performance outcomes in a complex laboratory environment. Proven leadership and team management skills, with experience in staff coordination, recruitment, performance management, and fostering a high-performing team culture. Extensive experience in diagnostic microbiology and infectious diseases, including quality assurance, data analysis, change management, and providing consultancy to senior stakeholders. Strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, resolve conflict, and implement service enhancements aligned to directorate goals. In-depth knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, WHS, and quality systems, combined with expertise in budgeting, public administration principles, and laboratory information systems. 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: 900734 Enquiries to: Simone Chantrell Telephone: 8222 3534 Email: Simone.Chantrell@sa.gov.au Application Closing Date 11:55 pm Friday 16 th May 2025 Attachments 900734 MeS4 FMC Bacteriology Role Description SA Pathology - MeS-4.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines