Pathology Collector - Regional Recruitment Pool 2026
Job no: 933725Work type: Full timeLocation: Country SA - Location negotiableCategories: Allied and Scientific Health
Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Statewide – SA Pathology
* OPS1 - $30, 171 to $61, 541 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
* OPS2 - $64,194 to $67,154 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
* Talent Pool
* SA, Various regional locations
* Casual, temporary and ongoing full-time positions available
This is a talent pool for regional SA pathology collectors (phlebotomist positions).
About the role
Join our regional SA talent pool as a Pathology Collector and play an important role in supporting local healthcare services. In this hands‐on role, you assist with specimen collection, transport, sorting and labelling, helping ensure accurate and timely results for patients across regional communities.
At the OPS1 level, you will receive training and supervision to build your skills and confidence. At the OPS2 level, you will apply your experience more independently while continuing to deliver high quality service. Across both levels, you will provide excellent customer service and work closely with clinicians and laboratory teams to support safe and efficient pathology services.
Want to learn more about a career as a Pathology Collector?
Visit: https://www.sapathology.sa.gov.au/career-pathways/pathology-collector
About You
* Strong customer service skills with empathy and care
* Ability to identify issues and elevate when needed
* Experience with information systems and databases
* Confident handling enquiries and supporting patients
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.
* Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
* 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.
* Regional Incentive Payment: Rewarding your impact in regional communities depending on location (Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025)
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 state in cover letter which region you can work in. We have location in and around Pt Lincoln, Ceduna, Whyalla, Pt Augusta, Pt Pirie, Mid North, Wallaroo, York Peninsula, Gawler, Barossa, Berri, Riverland, Murray Bridge, Murraylands, Victor Harbor, Fleurieu Peninsula, Mt Gambier and the South East.
Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.
Job ref: 933725
Enquiries to: Chris Forgione, Administration CoordinatorTelephone: 8222 3136Email: Christine.Forgione@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Sunday, 11 th April 2027
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