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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pharmacy - Port Lincoln 5606

• Salary: MeS1 $68,478 to $83.594 (+ Salary Sacrifice and Superannuation Benefits! )
• Full Time, Permanent Role

About the role

SA Pathology is seeking an enthusiastic Medical Scientist to join our regional laboratory team in Port Lincoln. In this vital role, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, multi-disciplinary diagnostic services, including haematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. You will support specimen collection, analysis and reporting, ensuring accurate results are delivered to clinicians and patients within required timeframes.

This role offers the unique opportunity to gain skills across multiple disciplines, with comprehensive training and mentoring provided. Whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced scientist, you will have the chance to build a rewarding career within a collaborative, community-focused environment.

About You

We are looking for a motivated individual with a genuine interest in pathology services and a readiness to contribute to a multi-skilled regional laboratory team.

• Degree in Medical Science or equivalent, eligible for professional recognition.

• Strong teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to follow procedures and deliver accurate, timely results.

• Appointment is subject to vaccination and clearance requirements, including current Working With Children Check and National Police Clearance.

Experience is preferred but not essential – full training across all disciplines will be provided.*

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: 914655

Enquiries to:

Jessica Bennett
Position: Laboratory 2IC
Phone: 8683 2289
E-mail: Jessica.Bennett@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 3rd October 2025

Attachments

Role description link

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International applicant guidelines

914655 - Medical Scientist.pdf