Pathology Technical Officer - Regional Recruitment Pool 2026

SA Health; Australia; On-site; AUD 49,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary benefits

Professional development

Annual leave

Health and fitness benefits

Employee assistance program

Regional relocation support

Job summary

SA Health regional pathology technical officers are invited to join a regional talent pool. You will support the delivery of high quality pathology services across local communities, performing laboratory activities that ensure accurate results for patient care.

At TGO1 you will build expertise through routine technical work; at TGO2 you will apply greater technical judgement, support project work and may take on supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant laboratory field.
• Experience in laboratory settings or similar environments.
• Strong communication, teamwork and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and solve problems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of laboratory activities to support high quality pathology services.
• Contribute to safe, efficient and reliable laboratory operations.

Skills

Experience in lab settings

Communication & teamwork

Task prioritisation & problem-solving

Education

Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant laboratory field

Job description

• TGO1 - $48,788 to $74,032 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• TGO2 - $78,062 to $82,876 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Talent Pool
• SA, Various regional locations
• Full time, casual, temporary, ongoing possible roles

This is a talent pool for regional SA pathology technical officers. Please state in your cover letter which regional location you are interested in.

About the role

Join our regional SA talent pool as a Technical Officer and support the delivery of high quality pathology services across local communities. In this role, you apply technical skills and knowledge to perform a range of laboratory activities, helping ensure accurate results that support patient care.

At the TGO1 level, you will build your expertise while contributing to routine technical work and projects. At the TGO2 level, you will apply greater technical judgement, support project work and take on supervisory responsibilities within the team. Across both levels, you will work collaboratively to maintain safe, efficient and reliable laboratory services.

About You

You are a motivated technical professional who enjoys working in a laboratory environment and delivering high quality results. You work well in a team, manage your workload effectively and bring strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant laboratory field
• Experience in laboratory settings or similar environments
• Strong communication, teamwork and customer service skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks and solve problems effectively

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.
• Regional Relocation Support: Depending on regional location, reimbursement for relocation expenses can be sought as per SA Health Relocation Support

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.

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Pathology Technical Officer - Regional Recruitment Pool 2026 , Australia