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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology

• MeS1 $73,533 to $89,764 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• SA, Adelaide 5000
• Full Time, Temporary Role until 31^st December 2026

About the role

Join SA Pathology as a Medical Scientist and apply your scientific expertise to deliver high-quality diagnostic services that support outstanding patient care. Working in a collaborative laboratory environment, you'll perform a broad range of routine diagnostic tests, analyse and report results, and contribute to the delivery of timely, accurate pathology services.

This is an excellent opportunity to build your expertise while working alongside experienced scientists and clinicians. You'll contribute to the implementation of new techniques and methodologies, maintain laboratory equipment, and play an important role in continuous service improvement while delivering exceptional outcomes for patients and healthcare providers.

About You

You are a motivated Medical Scientist who enjoys working in a collaborative laboratory environment and delivering high-quality diagnostic services.

• Relevant Medical Science degree recognised by NPAAC
• Experience using analytical laboratory equipment
• Strong scientific, communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads and deliver accurate results

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 ref: 945657 

Enquiries to:

Ian Westley, Unit Head

Phone: 8222 3686

E-mail: ian.westley@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Tuesday 11^th August 2026

Attachments

 945657 MeS1 role description.pdf

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