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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology

• Salary: MeS1 - $73,533 - $89,764 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Location:  Regional SA - Various Locations
• Full Time, Permanent Role

About the role

Looking for a role that combines variety, travel and professional growth? As a Regional Relieving Medical Scientist, you'll provide vital pathology services across SA Pathology's regional laboratories, applying your scientific expertise to deliver accurate, high-quality diagnostic testing that supports patient care across South Australia. Working across multiple disciplines, you'll perform routine diagnostic techniques, contribute to problem solving and reporting, and help introduce new methods and technologies under the guidance of experienced colleagues.

No two weeks are the same in this rewarding role. You'll provide roster support across all 10 regional SA Pathology laboratories, with travel, accommodation and mileage fully covered. Whether you're an experienced Medical Scientist or looking to broaden your skills, you'll receive comprehensive training across all pathology disciplines, enjoy outstanding professional development opportunities—including intra and interstate travel—and may be eligible for relocation assistance in line with relevant guidelines.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality diagnostic pathology services
• Perform routine laboratory testing and result analysis
• Support regional laboratories through roster relief
• Train across multiple pathology disciplines
• Contribute to new methods and continuous improvement
• Maintain quality standards and laboratory equipment
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary laboratory teams
• Travel throughout regional South Australia as required

About You

We're looking for a motivated Medical Scientist who enjoys variety, thrives in a collaborative environment and is excited by the opportunity to support regional communities while continuing to grow professionally.

• Relevant pathology degree recognised under NPAAC requirements
• Laboratory experience with strong diagnostic skills
• Excellent organisation, teamwork and communication skills
• Willingness to travel regularly across regional South Australia

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: 945871

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Thursday, 13^th August 2026

Attachments

 945871 MeS1 Regional RD SA Pathology - Relieving Scientist.pdf

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