Medical Scientist - Port Pirie

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary benefits

Professional development

Annual leave

Health and fitness benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

SA Health is seeking a Medical Scientist for a full-time, permanent role in Port Pirie. You will apply scientific expertise across routine diagnostic testing, contribute to specimen investigation and reporting, and work within a supportive regional pathology network.

New graduates and those graduating in 2026 are encouraged to apply. The role offers a pathway to professional development within SA Pathology and a balanced regional lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Qualified Medical Scientist meeting NPAAC requirements.
• Strong diagnostic testing skills and scientific/technical knowledge.
• Teamwork, communication, organisation and time management.
• Initiative to identify issues and troubleshoot equipment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality diagnostic testing across pathology disciplines.
• Work collaboratively within a regional laboratory team and with clinicians.
• Contribute to specimen investigation, analysis and reporting.
• Support continuous quality improvement and patient care in Port Pirie.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organisation

Time management

Initiative

Education

Medical Scientist qualification (NPAAC compliant)

Job description

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology

• Salary: MeS1 - $73,533 - $89,764 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Location: Port Pirie SA 5540
• Full Time, Permanent Role

About the role

As a Medical Scientist, you’ll play an important role in delivering a high-quality, multi-disciplinary pathology service to the Port Pirie community. Working within a close-knit and supportive regional healthcare network, you’ll apply your scientific and technical knowledge across a diverse range of routine diagnostic testing, contributing to specimen investigation, analysis and accurate reporting. Regional practice offers the opportunity to build broad, hands‑on experience across different patient groups and pathology disciplines, while developing your confidence and autonomy with the support of an experienced team. New graduates, and those set to graduate at the end of 2026, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Port Pirie offers the opportunity to build your career while enjoying a relaxed, connected regional lifestyle. You’ll work closely with colleagues, clinicians, clients and other healthcare professionals, building strong relationships and seeing the direct impact your work has on the local community. When you’re not at work, short commutes, an affordable lifestyle and a friendly community make it easy to enjoy life outside the laboratory, with the Southern Flinders Ranges and Spencer Gulf on your doorstep for outdoor adventures, sport and leisure. If you’re looking for meaningful work, professional growth and a lifestyle with genuine work–life balance, Port Pirie is a great place to start or grow your career.

About You

We’re looking for a Medical Scientist who brings sound scientific knowledge, a commitment to quality and a collaborative approach to their work. You’ll be someone who can work confidently within established procedures, take initiative when needed and contribute positively to a busy laboratory team.

• Relevant pathology qualification meeting NPAAC requirements for a Medical Scientist
• Scientific and technical skills to perform accurate, high-quality diagnostic testing
• Strong teamwork, communication, organisation and time management skills
• Initiative to identify issues, troubleshoot equipment and find practical solutions

  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.
  • Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
  • 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.