Senior Medical Scientist

SA Health - Central Adelaide Local Health Network; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meal and entertainment allowance

Professional development

Annual leave

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Central Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a Senior Medical Scientist for Statewide SA. You will examine, describe and dissect surgical and biopsy specimens, and support quality control in a high‑quality pathology service.

You will supervise staff, coordinate daily workflow with pathologists and clinicians, and apply advanced methods in Anatomical Pathology to improve turnaround times and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant Medical Science degree or recognised equivalent.
• Strong Anatomical Pathology and histopathology experience.
• Experience in specimen cut up and tissue techniques.
• Apply quality standards, solve problems and support team workflow.

Responsibilities

• Examine, describe and dissect surgical and biopsy specimens.
• Perform and troubleshoot diagnostic procedures.
• Coordinate daily workflow and supervise staff involved in specimen cut up.

Skills

Anatomical Pathology

Histopathology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Science

Job description

$94,769 - $116,840 p.a. + Superannuation

Central Adelaide Local Health Network - Senior Medical Scientist

Statewide – SA

• Salary: MeS2 - $94,769 - $116,840 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Location: SA Pathology, The Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide SA 5000
• Full Time Temporary (12 Months)

About the role

Step into a specialist role within Anatomical Pathology, where your scientific expertise will help deliver an efficient, accurate and high-quality Surgical Pathology service. You’ll apply advanced knowledge and professional judgement to examine, describe and dissect surgical and biopsy specimens, perform and troubleshoot diagnostic procedures, and support quality control across the laboratory.

Working closely with pathologists, scientists, technical staff and clinicians, you’ll help coordinate daily workflow and adapt services to changing priorities and workloads. You’ll supervise and develop staff involved in specimen cut up, provide specialist advice, introduce and apply contemporary methods and contribute to a strong culture of quality, collaboration and continuous improvement across SA Pathology.

About You

You’re a skilled medical scientist who brings strong Anatomical Pathology expertise, sound judgement and a commitment to accurate, high-quality diagnostic services.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Hold a relevant Medical Science degree or recognised equivalent
• Bring strong Anatomical Pathology and histopathology experienceli>
• Demonstrate expertise in specimen cut up and tissue techniques
• Apply quality standards, solve problems and support team workflow

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.
• 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.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

As the largest health network in South Australia, the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) plays a leading role in improving the health and wellbeing of our community by delivering safe, connected and high-quality healthcare.

As the largest health network in South Australia, the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) plays a leading role in improving the health and wellbeing of our community by delivering safe, connected and high-quality healthcare.