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Statewide – SA Pathology

• Salary: OPS3 - $74,095 to $78,694 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Location: Whyalla SA 5600
• Full Time, Temporary Role (until 31 January 2027)

About the role

Join SA Pathology in Whyalla and play an important role in supporting high-quality laboratory services that make a real difference to patient care. As an Operational Services Officer, you’ll contribute to the smooth and efficient flow of specimens by sorting and accessioning samples, accurately entering data, and assisting with specimen preparation, storage and transport in line with established protocols. Working as part of a collaborative team, you’ll build positive relationships with medical, scientific, technical, operational and administrative colleagues, as well as clients, while helping ensure specimens, testing and results are managed accurately and efficiently.

Located at the top of the Eyre Peninsula, Whyalla offers the chance to enjoy a unique lifestyle where the outback meets the sea. Take in the views from Hummock Hill lookout, enjoy the foreshore and jetty, go fishing or spot dolphins, and explore the town’s museums and gardens. In winter, experience the spectacular Giant Cuttlefish aggregation, or venture further afield to discover the scenic Eyre Peninsula. With sporting and community clubs, a local airport with daily flights to Adelaide and plenty to explore close to home, Whyalla is a great place to build your career while embracing a relaxed coastal lifestyle.

About You

You’ll bring a strong focus on accuracy, quality and customer service, along with the ability to work confidently in a busy laboratory environment. You’ll have:

• Extensive experience sorting and preparing pathology specimens, with strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to prioritise competing tasks, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure
• Strong computer, data entry and information systems skills, with sound knowledge of pathology testing requirements
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with experience training and supervising staff and resolving customer enquiries

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: 950297

Enquiries to:

Fiona Mills

Telephone: 08 8648 8388

Email: Fiona.Mills@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday, 04 October 2026

Attachments

 950297 - RD for Pre-Analytical Laboratory Supervisor.pdf

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