Regional Relieving Medical Scientist

Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Relocation support

Professional development

Annual leave with leave loading

Health and fitness benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) invites applications for a Regional Relieving Medical Scientist to support high-quality pathology across regional laboratories. You will perform diagnostic procedures, troubleshoot, and contribute to quality control under supervision while travelling to multiple SA sites.

This role offers broad clinical exposure, professional development opportunities, and a pathway to leadership within regional services.

Qualifications

• 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: Strong knowledge and practical expertise in a medical laboratory discipline, including laboratory principles, diagnostic procedures, quality systems and quality control and assurance.
• Adaptable and solutions-focused: Work under pressure with limited supervision, prioritise workflow, troubleshoot equipment and quickly learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high-quality pathology services across regional laboratories.
• Provide roster support and contribute to a collaborative, patient-focused team.
• Assist with quality control validation and supervision under management direction.

Skills

Ability to travel across regional labs

Education

Medical science qualification (NPAAC)

Job description

Job no: 952331

Work type: Full time

Location: Country SA - Location negotiable

Categories: Pathology

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

We are looking for a skilled and adaptable Medical Scientist who brings strong scientific expertise, sound professional judgement and a commitment to delivering high-quality pathology services across regional laboratories. You will be confident working independently, thrive in a changing environment and be willing to travel and provide support across Regional Services.

• 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.

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.

Job ref: 952331

Enquiries to:

Mark Hancock, Regional Services Manager Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday 18 October 2026

Advertised: 02 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 18 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time