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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA

• Salary: MeS-2   $88,255 - $108,809  p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Location:  SA Pathology - Adelaide
• Permanent full-time 

About the role

Join the Food and Environmental Laboratory at SA Pathology as a Medical Scientist MeS-2 and play a hands-on role in protecting public health. You’ll apply scientific expertise to deliver routine and specialised diagnostic testing, contributing to accurate analysis, clear reporting and trusted outcomes for clients and clinicians.

Working under the guidance of the Section Head, you’ll help shape methods and quality practice, support staff training and share knowledge across the lab. This role offers variety, technical depth and the chance to grow specialist skills while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, clients and partners in a dynamic testing environment.

About You

You’re a skilled and confident Medical Scientist ready to make an impact in a dynamic laboratory environment. You combine technical expertise with strong problem-solving and teamwork to deliver accurate, high-quality results.

• Hold a recognised degree in pathology or accredited medical science
• Apply advanced laboratory testing and quality control knowledge
• Lead and support teams while managing workflow under pressure
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and stakeholders

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:  931597

Enquiries to:

Robert Cox, Medical Scientist
Phone: 8222 3363
E-mail: robert.cox2@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday 29 March 2026

Attachments

 931597 RD Medical Scientist.pdf

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