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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA - Pathology

• Salary: OPS1- $30,171.00 - $55,500.00 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Location - SA -  Port Lincoln with travel required to collection sites (see description) 
• Part-time, Permanent Role

About the role

We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Operational Services Officer to join our team based in Port Lincoln. This role primarily involves courier duties using a work-provided vehicle, delivering vital items and specimens to sites across the lower Eyre Peninsula. As a key part of our logistics and specimen transport network, you'll play an important role in supporting regional health services by ensuring timely and safe delivery across locations.

In addition to courier responsibilities, you’ll be involved in handling pathology specimens and performing essential administrative tasks. Duties may include specimen sorting, data entry, and responding to internal and external enquiries with professionalism and accuracy. Full training will be provided, and you will work under close direction as you develop your skills. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start or grow a career in health operational support within a friendly and dedicated team.

About You

You will be a dependable and proactive individual who thrives in a support role, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across health services in the region. Your attention to detail and commitment to service excellence will be key to your success.

• Hold a current Class C driver’s licence and feel confident driving across regional areas

• Demonstrate strong communication skills and a professional approach to customer service

• Show attention to detail in handling specimens and completing administrative tasks accurately

• Willing to learn and follow set protocols, with training provided on the job

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: 908678

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 1^st August 2025

Attachments

Role description link

908678 - Operational Services Officer.pdf

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