SA Health
Job reference: 940519
Location: 5006 - NORTH ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Women's and Children's Health Network, Division of Paediatric Medicine, North Adelaide 5006
- Salary - TGO2 - Technical Officer L2, $78,062 to $82,876 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Part Time (0.4 FTE) Permanent Ongoing Position Available
About WCHN
Join the Women's and Children's Health Network (WCHN), South Australia's leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We're shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.
What WCHN Can Offer You
- Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
- Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
- Free public transport to and from the Women's and Children's Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
- Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
- Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
About the role
The Renal Laboratory Technician delivers a broad range of diagnostic and technical services, including urine spun microscopy, bench assays, blood pressure monitoring studies, and patient and family education — all underpinned by a commitment to accurate and timely communication of results to medical personnel.
Key duties of the role
- Provision of high standard clinical laboratory services and encourage and foster a positive culture and safe work environment
- Contribute to training in renal laboratory methods for undergraduate and postgraduate medical, nursing and science students
- Participation in quality management and risk management activities and ongoing improvement of services
- Participate in meetings relating to research projects in which the Renal Laboratory is involved.
Skills and Experience
- A Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant technical discipline.
- Experience in a medical technical laboratory, including quality assurance processes
- Ability to perform phase contrast microscopy and other renal laboratory diagnostic procedures
- Strong problem-solving, organisational skills, and ability to work independently and within a team
Enquiries can be directed to
8161 6783
health.paediatricmedicinemedicaladmin@sa.gov.au
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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:
If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Closing Date: Monday 06 June 2026 11:55PM
Applications close: 06/07/2026 11:55 PM
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Technical Officer
