Medical Scientist - Metropolitan Services

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology

• Salary: MeS1 - $73,533 - $89,764 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Location:  Various Locations, SA
• Full Time, Temporary until 19 March 2027

About the role

As a Medical Scientist with SA Pathology, you’ll play an important role in delivering high-quality diagnostic services that support patient care across South Australia. Using your scientific and technical expertise, you’ll perform a range of routine diagnostic testing, review results for analytical validity and provide interpretation where appropriate. You’ll work closely with colleagues across SA Pathology, prioritising clinical workloads to deliver accurate results within required turnaround times.

You’ll also contribute to the ongoing development of laboratory services by supporting new methods, procedures, equipment and technologies. Building strong relationships will be key, as you’ll liaise with clinicians, clients, requestors, other pathology providers and suppliers to respond to enquiries and provide test-related information. With a focus on quality, teamwork and continuous improvement, you’ll help maintain efficient laboratory workflows while contributing to the safe, effective delivery of pathology services.

About You

We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Medical Scientist who brings sound scientific knowledge, technical capability and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality pathology results.

• Hold a relevant pathology qualification that meets NPAAC requirements
• Apply scientific and technical skills to perform diagnostic laboratory testing
• Work effectively in a team, prioritise workloads and meet daily testing targets
• Communicate confidently, solve problems and show initiative when identifying issues or risks

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: 947917

Enquiries to:

Megan Freeman

Telephone: 08 7074 1221

Email: megan.freeman2@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Tues, 8^th September 2026

Attachments

 947917 - RD for Medical Scientist - Metropolitan Services.pdf

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