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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA

• SA Pathology - Victor Harbor
• Salary  TGO-2  $80,794 - $85,776 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 1/3/27 

About the role

As a Technical Officer, you’ll play a valued role in delivering a high-quality, multidisciplinary pathology service within a regional laboratory. You’ll apply your technical expertise and sound judgement across research, operational and project work, contributing to reliable processes and outcomes that support quality patient care.

You’ll have the opportunity to work independently and, where required, lead minor technical projects and provide supervision within the team. Using your experience and technical skills, you’ll assess equipment, procedures, processes and results, preparing clear reports and recommendations that help drive safe, effective and high-quality laboratory services.

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Positive commitment to customer service.

Communicate and work effectively within a team environment.

Ability to use initiative to solve problems.

Ability to work under limited supervision. Training will be provided in all disciplines.

About You

We’re looking for a technically skilled and collaborative professional who brings laboratory expertise, sound judgement and a strong commitment to quality and service.

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in an approved qualification
• Demonstrated experience in a relevant laboratory setting
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and customer service skills
• Able to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and work independently

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.   951706 RD Victor Harbor - Technical Officer.pdf
• 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: 951706

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday 18 October 2026

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 951706 RD Victor Harbor - Technical Officer.pdf

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