Medical Scientist/Technical Officer

Job no: 938227
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Pathology

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology

  • Salary: MeS1 - $71,046 - $86,729 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
  • Salary: TGO2 - $78,062 - $82,876 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
  • Location: Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide CBD
  • Full Time, Permanent Role 

About the role

Join SA Pathology’s Anatomical Pathology team and play a vital role in delivering high-quality diagnostic services across the Frome and RAH sites. You’ll apply your scientific expertise to perform routine and complex histopathology procedures while supporting efficient, accurate and patient-focused outcomes.

Working closely with Pathologists, Scientists and Technical staff, you’ll contribute to specimen dissection, specialised staining, frozen sections and immunohistochemistry. You’ll also support clinical trials, quality activities, accreditation standards and ongoing teaching within a collaborative and highly skilled laboratory environment.

About You

For classification specific criteria please see Role Descriptions attached below.

You are a detail-focused professional with strong technical capability and a passion for quality pathology services.

  • Relevant pathology qualification recognised by NPAAC
  • Experience in histopathology and specialised staining
  • Skilled in frozen sections and immunohistochemistry
  • Strong teamwork, organisation and attention to detail

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 note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position. 

Job ref: 938227

Enquiries to:

Setha Napper

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Thursday, 4th June 2026

Attachments

Download File 938227 RAH MES1 RD.pdf

Download File 938227 RAH TGO2 RD.pdf

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Categories

SA Health

Locations

Metropolitan South Australia

Work type

Local Health Network / Business