Medical Scientist

SA Health; Wallaroo; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Annual recreation leave with leave‑in‑

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SA Health in Wallaroo is seeking a capable and team-focused Medical Scientist to join the local pathology service, applying sound laboratory knowledge and a commitment to quality results and patient care.

This temporary, part-time role is 30 hours per week with pro‑rata salary and salary sacrifice benefits, offering an opportunity to contribute to the health of the Yorke Peninsula community. You will work with experienced staff and have access to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Pathology-relevant science degree meeting NPAAC requirements.
• Experience with laboratory equipment, computing and data processing.
• Strong skills in routine testing, quality procedures and troubleshooting.
• Able to prioritise workloads, solve problems and work with initiative.

Skills

Lab equipment experience

Data processing

Quality procedures

Troubleshooting

Prioritise workloads

Education

Pathology-related science degree

Job description

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network Statewide – SA
• SA Pathology - Wallaroo
• Salary MeS-1 $73,533 - $89,764 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary up to 7/5/27 and part-time working 30 hours per week

Wallaroo is a coastal town and popular holiday destination located at the top of the Yorke Peninsula. Wallaroo and surrounding towns are renowned for their coastline with plenty of beaches, jetties and swimming enclosures. The area is bursting with small businesses and eatery’s to explore and taste on weekends plus road trip opportunities down the coast to explore Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Parl and more of the Yorke Peninsula where camping, hiking, fishing and surfing are all popular activities. There is also plenty of sporting and community clubs available to get involved with. Find out more at: Wallaroo (yorkepeninsula.com.au)

About You

We’re looking for a capable and team-focused Medical Scientist who brings sound laboratory knowledge, technical skills and a commitment to quality results and patient care.

• Pathology-relevant science degree meeting NPAAC requirements
• Experience with laboratory equipment, computing and data processing
• Strong skills in routine testing, quality procedures and troubleshooting
• Able to prioritise workloads, solve problems and work with initiative

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: 949268

Enquiries to: Rebecca Wardle, Laboratory Manager Phone: [phone] E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date 11:55 pm Sunday 18 October 2026

Attachments 949268 RD Medical Scientist.pdf

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