Cytopathology/ Anatomical Pathology Talent Pool (Tgo1)

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary benefits: up to living expenses

Annual Leave

Health and Fitness Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SA Health is seeking talented Technical Officers (TGO1) to support Anatomical Pathology and Cytology across multiple South Australian sites, including Women's & Children’s Hospital, Royal Adelaide, Flinders Medical Centre, and Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

In these ongoing/temporary contracts up to 12 months, you will assist with specimen preparation, embedding, sectioning, staining, and reference to ISO/NATA standards, contributing to accurate testing and timely reporting while rotating across

Qualifications

• Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or equivalent in a medical laboratory or technical discipline
• Experience in histopathology, cytology, and specimen processing including sectioning and staining
• Strong technical, manual and computer skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and maintain quality standards
• Excellent communication, organisation, problem-solving and teamwork skills, with commitment to ISO/NATA standards

Responsibilities

• Support specimen preparation, processing, staining and laboratory maintenance
• Embed, section, cut frozen sections and perform immunohistochemical and cytological techniques
• Assist with equipment operation, calibration, maintenance and quality control
• Contribute to workflow efficiency, specimen management and staff training

Skills

Histopathology

Cytology

Specimen processing

Embedding

Sectioning

Frozen sections

Immunohistochemistry

Cytology techniques

Quality control

Laboratory teamwork

Education

Diploma/Advanced Diploma in medical laboratory or technical discipline

Tools

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

Statewide - SA (Anatomical Pathology directorate)

• Various Locations
• Salary: TGO1 $56,077 - $76,623 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Multiple full time/part time ongoing/temporary contracts up to 12 months

Build your future in Anatomical Pathology and Cytopathology by registering your interest in our Technical Officer (TGO1) Talent Pool, creating opportunities to contribute your skills across multiple leading hospital sites as vacancies arise.

About the Role

Join a dynamic and collaborative pathology team across multiple South Australian sites, including Women's & Children's Hospital, Royal Adelaide, Flinders Medical Centre, and Queen Elizabeth Hospital. In this TGO1 role, you'll support efficient and high-quality Anatomical Pathology and Cytology services, contributing to specimen preparation, processing, staining, and laboratory maintenance. You'll work across a range of laboratories and mortuary services, applying technical expertise to ensure accurate testing, timely reporting, and adherence to quality standards.

In addition to hands-on specimen work—including embedding, sectioning, frozen sections, immunohistochemical and cytological techniques, you'll assist with equipment operation, calibration, and maintenance, while supporting quality control and accreditation processes. You'll contribute to workflow efficiency, specimen management, courier duties, and training of staff, while liaising with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth laboratory operations. This is an exciting opportunity to apply and expand your technical skills in a supportive environment, with exposure to diverse cases and the chance to rotate across multiple specialist sites

About You

We are looking for highly motivated scientists who are technically skilled, precise, and committed to delivering high-quality pathology services across multiple sites. You will thrive in a collaborative environment and be confident working independently while supporting your team to achieve laboratory and clinical goals.

Relevant Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or equivalent in a medical laboratory or technical discipline

Experience in histopathology, cytology, and specimen processing, including sectioning and staining

Strong technical, manual and computer skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and maintain quality standards

Excellent communication, organisation, problem-solving and teamwork skills, with commitment to ISO/NATA standards

About us

(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 , 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.

Cytopathology/ Anatomical Pathology Talent Pool (TGO1) Australia, Australia