SA Health
Job reference: 921978
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide - SA Pathology 

• Salary: MeS1/2 - $68,478.00- $108,809.00p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Adelaide SA, 5000
• Full Time, Contracted Role up to 12 months 

About the role

As the Medical Scientist, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality diagnostic services through the application of advanced scientific knowledge and growing professional expertise. You will perform a range of standard professional tasks with a high level of competence, drawing on your specialised understanding of the discipline to support accurate testing, analysis and reporting. Your work will involve applying specialist scientific judgement to both established and emerging methodologies, ensuring that diagnostic procedures are performed to the highest standard.

In this dynamic and increasingly complex environment, you will provide professional services to a diverse client base, troubleshoot technical issues, and contribute to continuous improvement within the laboratory. You will also support quality management processes, including the validation of Quality Control activities at a supervisory level under direction from management. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your expertise, contribute to reliable diagnostic outcomes and be part of a committed scientific team.

About You

You are an experienced and adaptable medical scientist who brings strong technical expertise, sound professional judgement and a commitment to delivering high-quality diagnostic services. With the ability to work under limited supervision, support teamwork and maintain accuracy under pressure, you take pride in producing reliable laboratory results and contributing to a culture of excellence, safety and continuous improvement.

• Educational/Vocational Qualifications - You must meet the NPAAC requirements for a medical scientist, holding an approved AQF7 degree with >70% pathology-relevant subjects, an equivalent overseas qualification recognised by AIMS, or an historical associate qualification from the Australian Institute of Medical Technologists.

• Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills - Strong scientific expertise; ability to work independently; capacity to motivate and support teamwork; proven technical skill acquisition; excellent communication; strong organisational and prioritisation skills; high-quality testing capability; effective problem-solving; equipment troubleshooting; and commitment to confidentiality, customer service and professional conduct.

• Experience - Demonstrated laboratory experience including quality control and assurance interpretation, experience with software applications, and a proven history of contributing to the delivery of high-quality pathology services.

• Knowledge - Extensive knowledge of a relevant laboratory discipline; strong understanding of laboratory principles, concepts and scientific practice; and well-developed knowledge of quality procedures.

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

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites

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: 921978

Enquiries to:

Amy Brunato

Telephone: 82223438

Email: amy.brunato@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Wednesday 30 November 2026

Attachments

 921978 GMP MES1-2 Medical Scientist (Genomics) Role Description.pdf

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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.