Technical Officer - Microbiology Laboratory Pool

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Benefits

Relocation Support

Annual Leave

Health and Fitness Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SCSS in South Australia seeks a Technical Officer to join the Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Laboratory Pool, providing support across diagnostic services in Bacteriology. Roles are available across multiple locations and timing is flexible as opportunities arise.

You will perform routine testing, contribute to technical projects, and help maintain safe, efficient and accurate laboratory operations. Diploma holders with strong communication and organisational skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory environments with sound technical skills.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine testing in the Bacteriology laboratory.
• Contribute to technical project work and process improvements.
• Help maintain safe, efficient and accurate laboratory operations.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Technical skills

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant technical discipline

Job description

• TGO1 $56,077 to $76,623 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• SA, Various Locations
• Full Time, Permanent Positions Available
• 12-month talent pool

About the role

Join our Technical Officer Talent Pool -Microbiology and infectious Diseases and be considered for a range of temporary and permanent opportunities within our Bacteriology laboratories as they become available. You'll apply your technical knowledge and judgement to perform a variety of laboratory activities using established practices and procedures, supporting the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services.

Working alongside experienced laboratory professionals, you'll perform routine testing, contribute to technical project work and help maintain safe, efficient and accurate laboratory operations. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your laboratory career while gaining valuable experience in a supportive and collaborative environment.

About You

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant technical discipline
• Experience in laboratory environments with sound technical skills
• Strong communication, organisation and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively with limited supervision

About us

(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 , 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 .
• 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.

Technical Officer - Microbiology Laboratory Pool Australia, Australia