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Section Supervisor Metabolic Medical Scientist

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

SA Pathology – Chemical Pathology, Metabolic Unit

• Salary: MeS3 – $111,870 to $125,306 p.a. + superannuation and salary packaging
• Location: Frome Road, Adelaide
• Permanent full-time position, 37.5 hours per week

About the role

Bring your scientific expertise and leadership to SA Pathology’s Metabolic Unit at Frome Road. As Section Supervisor, you’ll help deliver a specialised chemical pathology service that supports accurate diagnosis and better patient care. You’ll perform and evaluate routine and complex tests, provide advice on analytical techniques and guide the daily work of scientific, technical and operational staff.

Working with the Unit Head and other supervisors, you’ll coordinate workflows, monitor laboratory performance and maintain high standards of quality and safety. You’ll help develop and introduce new methods, support equipment selection and troubleshooting, and train staff in current and emerging techniques. There are also opportunities to contribute to teaching, research and the strategic direction of the discipline.

About You

You bring strong diagnostic laboratory experience, analytical judgement and a collaborative approach to supervision. To succeed in this role, you will:

• Hold a medical science qualification meeting NPAAC requirements

• Apply HPLC and/or mass spectrometry analytical expertise

• Supervise staff, manage workloads and support team learning

• Maintain quality systems and laboratory accreditation standards

You’ll bring experience with chemical pathology analytical platforms, complex data analysis and report writing. Clear communication, sound problem solving and the ability to work under pressure are essential. Relevant postgraduate qualifications and professional fellowship are desirable. Please refer to the role description for the full qualification criteria and essential requirements.

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.

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 reference: 952956

Enquiries to:

Ian Westley, Unit Head
Telephone: (08) 8222 3686

Email: ian.westley@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Tuesday 27 October 2026

Attachments

  952956 - RD for Section Supervisor - Metabolic Medical Scientist.pdf

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