Bacteriology Technical Officer – Diagnostic Lab Expert

PageUp People Limited; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 81,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Professional development reimbursement

Annual leave with leave loading

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is recruiting a Technical Officer for Bacteriology at SA Pathology – Royal Adelaide Hospital. The role supports a 24-hour diagnostic service with routine and complex testing, delivering accurate results to inform patient care.

You will verify results, apply technical judgement, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while mentoring staff and contributing to technical projects.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised Diploma, Advanced Diploma or equivalent.
• Bring recent experience across Bacteriology laboratory operations.
• Apply technical accuracy, prioritise workloads and solve problems.
• Communicate effectively and support training within laboratory teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex testing in Bacteriology.
• Verify results and apply technical judgement to support patient care.
• Collaborate with scientific, technical and medical teams.
• Support and train developing staff and contribute to technical projects.

Skills

Bacteriology operations

Education

Diploma / Advanced Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is recruiting a Technical Officer for Bacteriology at SA Pathology – Royal Adelaide Hospital. The role supports a 24-hour diagnostic service with routine and complex testing, delivering accurate results to inform patient care.

You will verify results, apply technical judgement, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while mentoring staff and contributing to technical projects.