Technical Officer

Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options: up to $9,010

Annual leave and leave loading

Fitness Passport and wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Statewide – SA Pathology is seeking a Technical Officer to join the Food and Environmental Laboratory. You will support delivery of high-quality diagnostic services, handling specimens, processing with automated and manual techniques, and reporting results within established procedures.

You will contribute as part of a collaborative team, using your knowledge to ensure accuracy, efficiency and service while aligning with Work Health and Safety standards in a public health setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified and technically capable, with a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in an approved qualification and knowledge of laboratory principles.
• Organised and reliable, able to work under limited supervision, follow instructions and manage variable workloads accurately.
• Collaborative and service-focused with good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory activities including specimen reception and processing of diagnostic samples.
• Operate automated and manual techniques, evaluate results, process data and dispatch specimens to clients.
• Maintain supplies, support workflow, and communicate with staff and health professionals as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Numerical skills

Computer skills

Education

Diploma or Advanced Diploma in laboratory science

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

Job no: 948366
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Science, Engineering, Technical

Statewide – SA Pathology

• SA Pathology - Adelaide
• Salary TGO-1 $70,878 -$76,623 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent, temporary, full-time and part-time positions

About the role

As a Technical Officer within the Food and Environmental Laboratory, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of high-quality diagnostic laboratory services that contribute to the health and wellbeing of the community. Working as part of a skilled and collaborative team, you will undertake a range of routine laboratory activities including specimen reception, processing diagnostic samples using both automated and manual techniques, preliminary evaluation and reporting of results, data processing, specimen dispatch and maintaining laboratory supplies. You will work closely with colleagues across SA Pathology, applying your technical knowledge, experience and skills to established practices and procedures while ensuring a high standard of accuracy, efficiency and service.

This is an opportunity to build on your technical expertise while contributing to a supportive and purposeful laboratory environment. At TGO 1 level, you will work both independently and as part of a team, using your knowledge and experience to undertake a broad range of technical activities and contribute to technical projects. You will collaborate with laboratory and medical staff, supervisors and external clients, communicating professionally about specimens, testing and results and providing information to authorised health professionals when required. If you are organised, adaptable and take pride in delivering reliable laboratory services, we invite you to bring your skills and enthusiasm to this valued role.

About You

You will bring a practical laboratory focus, a commitment to quality and a collaborative approach to this role. We are looking for someone who can work confidently within established procedures while using initiative, sound judgement and strong communication skills to deliver reliable outcomes.

• Qualified and technically capable, with a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in an approved and recognised qualification, supported by knowledge of laboratory principles, science and laboratory practice.
• Organised and reliable, with the ability to work under limited supervision, follow instructions, prioritise competing tasks and complete variable workloads accurately and within defined timeframes.
• Collaborative and service-focused, with general laboratory experience, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and work positively within a team and with customers.
• Professional and adaptable, with good numerical, keyboard and computer skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to handle confidential information while maintaining a strong commitment to Work Health and Safety.

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.
• 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.

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

Job ref: 948366

Enquiries to:

Robert Cox, Medical Scientist Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday 13 September 2026

Attachments

948366 RD Technical Officer.pdf

Advertised

27 Aug 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close

13 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Make a difference through science and service. Bring your skills to a valued laboratory role and help deliver quality outcomes for the community.