Operational Services Officer
SA Health
Job reference: 953292 Location: 5112 - ELIZABETH VALE Job status: Long Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone Central Adelaide Local Health Network - Operational Services Officer
About the role Help deliver timely pathology results and support patient care as an Operational Services Officer with SA Pathology at Lyell McEwin Hospital. You’ll provide thoughtful customer service, support phlebotomy and specimen collection, and receive, sort and prepare samples so they are ready for testing. Working with the Pre-Analytical Services team, you’ll store and package specimens safely, enter patient and test details accurately, and liaise with laboratories, doctors and other health services to resolve enquiries. You’ll also help maintain quality standards, support improvements and train colleagues in pre-analytical tasks. About You Bring your care, accuracy and practical pathology experience: • Bring experience in specimen collection or pathology laboratories. • Provide clear, caring customer service and protect privacy. • Use laboratory systems and enter data with accuracy. • Apply NATA, infection control and workplace safety knowledge. You’ll work well in a team, prioritise tasks in a busy environment and support colleagues through training. No mandatory educational qualification is listed. A Certificate III or IV in Pathology Specimen Collection and a current First Aid Certificate are desirable. The role includes shifts across 24 hours and seven days, including weekends and public holidays. Overtime, on-call duties and rotation across laboratory or collection areas may be required. About us Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) provides specialist clinical services to South Australia’s health system. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology and SA Pharmacy. Join us to improve the health and wellbeing of South Australians across all ages and stages of life. What we offer • Salary packaging: Access up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses and an additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment. • Professional development: Apply for reimbursement of eligible activities and access dedicated leave for ongoing learning. • Annual leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave with leave loading. • Health and fitness: Access Fitness Passport for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination. • Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential counselling and support for you and your family. Diversity and inclusion We support a workplace where everyone feels they belong, feels safe and is valued for their contribution. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Application Information Please refer to the role description for the full essential and desirable requirements. Appointment is subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. This is an immunisation Category A role. SA Health services implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted. Enquiries to Dylan Ennett, NALHN Pre-Analytical Manager Email: [email protected] Application Closing Date 11:55 pm, Wednesday, 4 November 2026 Attachments
Australian and international applicant guidelines Applications close: 04/11/2026 11:55 PM Flexibility Statement
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