Pathology Collector - Mount Barker and Hills Recruitment Pool 2026

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology – 12 Month Talent Pool

• OPS1 $57,853 to $63,695 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• OPS2 $66,441 to $69,504 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• SA, Various Locations
• Multiple Part Time, Permanent or Temporary Positions Role

About the role

Join our OPS1 and OPS2 Talent Pool and be considered for a range of temporary and permanent opportunities across SA Pathology as they become available. We're looking for people who enjoy helping others and want to make a real difference in their local community. Working as part of a supportive team, you'll assist with specimen collection, venepuncture, data entry, specimen processing, transport and customer enquiries to help deliver high-quality pathology services.

This is a recruitment pool for multiple locations including Mt Barker, Stirling, Aldgate and Murray Bridge. Please include in your cover letter which locations you are willing to work at. Experience in specimen collection, medical terminology or data entry is preferred but not essential, as comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided. With minimal shift work and excellent development opportunities, this is a rewarding way to begin or grow your career in pathology.

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About You

You enjoy helping people, thrive in a team environment and are committed to delivering excellent customer service with accuracy and care.

• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise work and maintain attention to detail
• Confidence using computers and data entry systems
• Work well independently and as part of a team

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: 943907

Enquiries to:

Laurette Norton, Laboratory Manager

Phone: 8535 67 93

E-mail: Laurette.Norton@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 25th June 2027

Attachments

 943907 OPS1 Regional Role Description SA Pathology.pdf

 943907 OPS2 Regional Role Description SA Pathology.pdf

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