Job description

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Technical Officer

Job no: 944302

Work type: Full time

Located in: Adelaide Metro Southern

Categories: Technical

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide - SA Pathology, Noarlunga Health Services

TGO-2 $80,796 to $85,776 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits

SA, Noarlunga Centre 5168

Full Time, Temporary 12 Month Role

About the role

As a Technical Officer Grade 2, you'll play an important role in supervising and supporting the delivery of high-quality laboratory services within a collaborative and professional team. You'll apply your technical expertise and sound judgement to support research, operational and project activities, while undertaking a diverse range of laboratory duties. Whether working independently or leading minor technical projects, you'll provide recommendations on equipment, procedures and processes that help drive safe, efficient and accurate laboratory outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities. You'll supervise and support laboratory staff, contribute to training and development, prepare technical reports, and help ensure quality standards are maintained across the laboratory. If you're passionate about continuous improvement, problem-solving and delivering exceptional service, you'll thrive in this rewarding role.

About You

You are a motivated technical professional with strong laboratory experience who enjoys leading others and delivering high-quality outcomes in a collaborative environment.

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant laboratory discipline (or equivalent)
• Experience in diagnostic laboratory practice and troubleshooting laboratory equipment
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills with the ability to supervise staff
• Commitment to quality, customer service and working effectively under limited supervision

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: 944302

Enquiries to:

Zee Cluse, Medical Scientist

Phone: 83849340

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm, Friday 24th July 2026

Attachments

944302 TGO2 Standard Role Description.pdf

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Advertised: 10 Jul 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 24 Jul 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time

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