Operational Services Officer
Job no: 932580
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Southern
Categories: Pathology
Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Statewide – SA Pathology
- Salary: OPS2 - $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Location: Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park
- Full Time 12 month Contract
About the Role
As an Operational Services Officer, you will play an important role in supporting the smooth and efficient operation of the laboratory. Working under general direction, you will use your practical skills and attention to detail to assist with specimen handling, data entry and laboratory support tasks that contribute to timely and accurate diagnostic testing.
In this hands on role, you will receive, sort and accession specimens, prepare and store samples correctly, and enter information into laboratory systems. You will also assist with packaging samples for transport, respond to staff and customer enquiries and help maintain high standards across the laboratory. Working closely with the team, you will support quality improvement activities, maintain accurate records and contribute to a safe, organised and efficient laboratory environment.
About You
Able to work with initiative under limited supervision while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Proven skills in prioritising workloads, meeting deadlines and performing effectively under pressure
• Strong teamwork and customer service focus, with clear and professional communication skills
• Ideally have experience in pathology laboratory operations and data systems
• Strong attention to detail with ability to meet deadlines
• Good keyboard skills
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: 932580
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Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Sunday, 5th April 2026
Attachments
932580 OPS2 Role Description SA Pathology - Operational Services Officer (Laboratory).pdf
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