Central Adelaide Local Health Network
- Statewide Clinical Support Services, Murray Bridge
- TGO1 - $48,788 to $70,032 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Full Time, Permanent role
About the role
As a Technical Officer, you’ll be at the heart of delivering vital pathology services that make a real difference to communities across regional and outer-metro South Australia. SA Pathology’s Regional Services support laboratories across a wide network, providing timely and accurate testing in haematology, haemostasis, microbiology, clinical chemistry, blood banking and Point of Care Testing. By ensuring local hospitals have the diagnostic support they need, you’ll be directly contributing to better patient care and outcomes. To maintain this responsiveness, laboratory staff are required to live within 30 minutes of their workplace for on-call purposes.
In this role at the TGO1 level, you’ll work both independently and as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team. Your technical skills, problem-solving ability and eye for detail will be key in applying standard practices to a wide variety of laboratory activities. Every day, you’ll collaborate closely with colleagues, share knowledge, and build strong working relationships with clients as you guide specimens through testing and reporting. You’ll also have opportunities to be involved in technical project work—gaining new skills, growing your expertise and contributing to service innovation that benefits patients right across South Australia.
About You
You are motivated to deliver high-quality outcomes in a laboratory environment and enjoy making a positive difference through your work. With a balance of technical knowledge, practical skills and a collaborative mindset, you thrive in a supportive team while contributing to excellent patient care.
Essential Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a recognised laboratory qualification
- Strong communication, teamwork and customer service skills
- Organised and adaptable, able to problem-solve and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of laboratory practices, safety standards and WHS legislation
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 leave 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: 915326
Enquiries to:
Laurette Norton, Laboratory Manager
Phone: 8535 67 93
E-mail: Laurette.Norton@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Monday, 6th October 2025
Attachments
915326 TGO1 Regional Role Description SA Pathology - Technical Officer.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines