Job description

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Technical Officer

Job no: 943955

Work type: Part time

Located in: Adelaide Metro Western

Categories: Technical

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide - SA Pathology

TGO1 $56,077 to $76,623 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Part Time, Permanent Role Working 15 Hours Per Week

About the role

Join the Anatomical Pathology team as a Technical Officer and play an important role in delivering high-quality diagnostic services that support patient care. You'll assist with the preparation and processing of histological specimens, including embedding, sectioning and staining tissue samples, while carrying out routine maintenance of laboratory equipment to ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standard.

Working across the Main Laboratory, Cut Up Laboratory, Immunocytochemistry Laboratory and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Mortuary, you'll enjoy a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll collaborate with pathologists, scientific, technical and administrative staff, while also liaising with external healthcare professionals, coronial services, funeral directors and other agencies to help provide a professional, compassionate and high-quality Anatomical Pathology and Mortuary service.

About You

You are a motivated technical professional with a keen eye for detail who enjoys working in a collaborative laboratory environment and delivering high-quality outcomes.

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant technical discipline
• Experience in histopathology, including tissue processing and sectioning
• Knowledge of histological techniques with strong manual dexterity and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills with the ability to work independently

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: 943955

Enquiries to:

Ouli Phanratry, Laboratory Manager AP TQEH

Phone: 0882226826

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 17th July 2026

Attachments

943955 TGO1 - Role Description.pdf

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Advertised: 10 Jul 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 17 Jul 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time

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