Regional Relieving Medical Scientist

SA Health; Adelaide; Sur place; AUD 95 000 - 117 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary packaging up to $9,010 per FBT;

Relocation support up to $10,000

Professional development reimbursement

Annual leave with leave loading

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

SA Health's Central Adelaide Local Health Network Statewide – SA is seeking a Regional Relieving Medical Scientist to support high-quality pathology services across regional laboratories. The role includes travel across 10 regional SA Pathology laboratories and roster support.

You will apply medical science qualifications under NPAAC, contribute to QA/QC, and work within a patient-centered team. The position offers a permanent full-time contract with a salary range of 94,769–116,840 p.a., plus

Qualifications

• Hold an appropriate medical science qualification recognised under NPAAC requirements.
• Bring strong knowledge and practical expertise in a medical laboratory discipline, including laboratory principles, diagnostic procedures, quality systems and quality control/assurance.
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure with limited supervision, apply initiative, prioritise workflow, troubleshoot equipment and technical issues, and quickly acquire new skills.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and stakeholders, and be willing to travel across regional laboratories.

Responsabilités

• Support delivery of high-quality, multi-disciplinary pathology services across regional laboratories.
• Provide roster support and contribute to a collaborative, patient-focused team.
• Contribute to validation of Quality Control under management direction.
• Travel across 10 regional SA Pathology laboratories as required.

Connaissances

Laboratory quality control

Diagnostic procedures

Adaptability under pressure

Collaborative teamwork

Formation

NPAAC-recognised Medical Science qualification

Description du poste

Central Adelaide Local Health Network Statewide – SA

• Location: Various Location
• Salary MeS-2 $94,769 - $116,840 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time
• Travel across 10 regional SA Pathology laboratories

About the role

As a Regional Relieving Medical Scientist, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, multi-disciplinary pathology services across our regional laboratories. This is an exciting opportunity to broaden your professional experience, build specialised knowledge and use your scientific expertise across a diverse range of diagnostic services. You will undertake increasingly complex professional tasks, applying sound scientific knowledge, professional judgement and practical problem-solving skills to diagnostic procedures, method selection, troubleshooting and analysis. Working across Regional Services laboratories, you will provide valuable roster support and contribute to a collaborative, patient-focused team. You will bring your operational experience and commitment to ongoing professional development to support quality outcomes, including validation of Quality Control at a supervisory level under the direction of management. With opportunities to work across different laboratory environments and disciplines, this role is ideal for a Medical Scientist who enjoys variety, values teamwork and is motivated to make a meaningful contribution to quality pathology services in regional communities.

About You

• Qualified and experienced: Hold an appropriate medical science qualification recognised under NPAAC requirements, with relevant experience in a medical laboratory and the provision of quality pathology services.
• Scientifically capable: Bring strong knowledge and practical expertise in a relevant medical laboratory discipline, including laboratory principles, diagnostic procedures, quality systems and quality control and assurance.
• Adaptable and solutions-focused: Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure with limited supervision, apply initiative, prioritise workflow, troubleshoot equipment and technical issues, and quickly acquire and apply new skills.
• Collaborative and professional: Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and stakeholders, contribute positively to teamwork, motivate others and maintain high standards of customer service, confidentiality and professional practice, with a willingness to travel and work across regional laboratories.

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.
• Relocation Support: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to SCSS, for eligible applicants. Further information can be found here
• 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.