Technical Officer

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 86,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary benefits packaging

Professional development

Annual leave

Health and fitness benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

SA Health - Central Adelaide Local Health Network seeks a Technical Officer statewide in Bacteriology to support a 24-hour diagnostic service at SA Pathology, Royal Adelaide Hospital.

You will perform routine and complex testing, apply technical judgement, verify results and collaborate with scientific, technical and medical teams to ensure timely, accurate patient information. Appointment subject to checks and immunisation screening.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised Diploma, Advanced Diploma or equivalent.
• Bring recent experience across Bacteriology laboratory operations.
• Apply technical accuracy, prioritise workloads and solve problems.
• Communicate effectively and support training within laboratory teams.
• Appointment subject to Criminal History Check and immunisation screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex testing in Bacteriology.
• Apply technical judgement and verify results for accuracy.
• Support and train developing staff and contribute to projects.
• Provide advice on equipment, procedures and results.

Skills

Bacteriology operations

Technical accuracy

Workload prioritisation

Communication & training

Education

Diploma/Advanced Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Central Adelaide Local Health Network - Technical Officer Statewide – SA

Salary: TGO2 - $80,794 - $85,776 p.a. (Pro Rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Location: SA Pathology – Royal Adelaide Hospital

Part-time

About the Role

Join SA Pathology as a Technical Officer in Bacteriology and use your technical expertise to support a vital 24-hour diagnostic service. You’ll perform routine and complex testing, apply technical judgement, verify results and help deliver accurate, timely information that supports quality patient care. Working across a range of Bacteriology functions, you’ll collaborate closely with scientific, technical and medical teams to resolve specimen and testing queries and maintain efficient laboratory services. You’ll also support and train developing staff, contribute to technical projects and provide advice on equipment, procedures, processes and results.

About You

Bring your technical expertise, accuracy and problem-solving skills to a fast-paced diagnostic laboratory. To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold a recognised Diploma, Advanced Diploma or equivalent
• Bring recent experience across Bacteriology laboratory operations
• Apply technical accuracy, prioritise workloads and solve problems
• Communicate effectively and support training within laboratory teams
• 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.

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.

Job Ref: 950527

Enquiries to: Name: Malissa Amato, Laboratory Manager Telephone: [phone] Email: [emailprotected]

Application Closing Date 11:55 pm

Attachments 950527 - RD for Technical Officer.pdf