Pre-Analytical Specimen Collection TQEH - Phlebotomist

Statewide Clinical Support Services

Central Adelaide Local Health Network - Phlebotomist

• SA Pathology
• Location: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville South SA 5011
• Salary: OPS1 – $57,853 to $63,695 p.a. (pro rata)Plus superannuation and salary packaging
• OPS2 – $66,441 to $69,504 p.a. (pro rata) Plus superannuation and salary packaging
• Part-time term contract, 16.5 hours per week (0.44 FTE), February 2027 to 30 July 2027, working across a seven-day roster

About the role

Join SA Pathology at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and help patients receive the answers they need through accurate, timely specimen collection. As a Phlebotomist in our Pre-Analytical Services team, you will provide considerate patient care while collecting and managing specimens, preparing samples for testing and maintaining accurate patient and test information in laboratory systems. You will work closely with laboratory colleagues, couriers, doctors and other health professionals to support safe diagnosis and treatment.

This opportunity offers appointment at OPS1 or OPS2 according to your skills and experience. At OPS1, training is a predominant feature and you will work under close direction as you develop your capability. At OPS2, you will bring established specimen collection or laboratory experience, work under general direction and help train and mentor colleagues. Across both levels, your attention to detail, clear communication and commitment to infection control will help ensure samples are collected, stored and transported correctly.

About You

You bring a caring approach to patients and take pride in accurate, reliable work. You will have:

•  Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with experience providing quality customer service and a strong commitment to patient confidentiality.

•  Good computer skills and attention to detail, with the ability to enter information accurately, organise competing tasks and work effectively in a busy customer service environment.

•  Knowledge of work health and safety, infection control and confidentiality, together with reliability, initiative and a willingness to keep learning.

•  For OPS2, more than two years of experience in a hospital or pathology specimen collection environment or pathology laboratory, working knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems and demonstrated knowledge of NATA. No essential formal qualification is specified for either level. Pathology specimen collection qualifications and a current First Aid Certificate are desirable.

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.
• Relocation Support: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to SCSS, for eligible applicants. Further information can be found here.
• 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. 

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: 955803

Enquiries to:

Craig Clarke-Deegan, QEH Pre-Analytical Manager

Telephone: (08) 7101 4246

Email: Craig.Clarke-deegan@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday, 27 November 2026

Attachments

 955803 - RD for OPS1 Pre-Analytical Specimen Collection TQEH - Phlebotomist.pdf

 955803 - RD for OPS2 Pre-Analytical Specimen Collection TQEH - Phlebotomist.pdf

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