Technical Officer Pool - Immunology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development support

Paid recreation leave and leaveloading

Fitness Passport

Counselling support

Job summary

SA Health is seeking a Technical Officer in Immunology at SA Pathology, Frome Road, Adelaide. The role involves receiving and preparing specimens, performing routine diagnostic tests and processing results to support patient care.

You will operate and maintain laboratory instruments, prepare reagents and controls, manage supplies and maintain quality records in a collaborative team focused on accurate diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Hold a Medical Laboratory Science diploma, certificate or equivalent.
• Bring experience in diagnostic laboratory techniques.
• Apply pathology knowledge and accurate technical skills.
• Use Microsoft Office and work well within a laboratory team.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prepare specimens for testing.
• Perform routine diagnostic tests to support patient care.
• Process results and ensure accurate reporting.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Prepare reagents and controls for assays.
• Manage supplies and maintain quality records.

Skills

Lab techniques

Pathology knowledge

Education

Medical Laboratory Science diploma/certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Statewide Clinical Support Services

Central Adelaide Local Health Network - Technical Officer Pool Immunology

• SA Pathology – Immunology
• Location: Frome Road, Adelaide SA 5000
• Salary: TGO1 – $56,077 to $76,623 p.a. + superannuation and salary packaging
• Temporary full-time opportunities | 37.5 hours per week

About the role

Build your laboratory career with SA Pathology’s Immunology team at Frome Road. As a Technical Officer, you’ll receive and prepare specimens, perform routine diagnostic tests and process results that support patient care. Work alongside technical and scientific colleagues who share your focus on accurate, reliable laboratory services. You’ll operate and maintain laboratory instruments, prepare reagents and controls, manage supplies and maintain quality records. Bring your practical laboratory skills and attention to detail to a team that values clear communication and continuous learning. This recruitment pool will help fill anticipated vacancies as positions become available.

About You

• Hold a Medical Laboratory Science diploma, certificate or equivalent
• Bring experience in diagnostic laboratory techniques
• Apply pathology knowledge and accurate technical skills
• Use Microsoft Office and work well within a laboratory team

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

• Access salary packaging for living, meal and entertainment expenses
• Access learning opportunities and support for professional development
• Enjoy paid recreation leave and leave loading
• Access Fitness Passport and voluntary flu vaccinations
• Use confidential counselling and support for you and your family

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.