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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology

• OPS1 - $30,171 to $61,541 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• OPS2 - $64,194 to $67,154 p.a.. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• SA, Port Lincoln
• Full Time, Permanent Role

About the role

Looking for a rewarding role where you can support the wellbeing of your local community? Join SA Pathology as a Pathology Collector and become part of a people focused team delivering important healthcare services. Experience in specimen collection, medical terminology or data entry is preferred, but not essential, as full on the job training and support will be provided. Minimal shift work is required.

In this role, you will support efficient laboratory services through specimen collection, transport, sorting and labelling, while providing excellent customer service to patients, clinicians and stakeholders. Working under supportive guidance, you will build practical skills and knowledge while assisting with a range of clinical and administrative duties that contribute to safe and timely pathology services. For further information about this rewarding career pathway, please visit SA Pathology Pathology Collector Careers.

About You

You are a caring and reliable people person who enjoys helping others and delivering positive customer experiences. You bring strong communication skills, sound judgement and a willingness to learn in a supportive team environment.

• Deliver customer service with empathy and professionalism
• Communicate clearly with patients and healthcare staff
• Use information systems and databases confidently
• Identify issues and escalate concerns when needed

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.

• Regional Incentive Payment: MMM Zone 6 paying $5,736 per annum, rewarding your impact in regional communities depending on location (Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025)

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: 938416

Enquiries to:

Jessica Bennett, Laboratory Manager

Phone: 8683 2289

E-mail: Jessica.Bennett@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm, Wednesday, 3^rd June 2026  

Attachments

 OPS1 Regional Role Description SA Pathology - Pathology Collector.pdf

 OPS2 Regional Role Description SA Pathology - Pathology Collector.pdf

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