Medical Scientist; Murray Bridge

Overview

Job no: 927722

Work type: Full time

Location: Murray and Mallee

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Science, Engineering, Technical, Public Health

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA, Regional Services

• Salary: MeS1 - Medical Scientist $68,478 to $83,594 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Location: Murray Bridge
• Full Time, Contract role to 16 Jul 2027

As a Medical Scientist (MeS-1) based in Murray Bridge, you’ll play a valued role in delivering a high-quality, multi-disciplined pathology service within a regional laboratory setting. You’ll undertake, facilitate and apply scientific and technical knowledge to perform a broad range of routine diagnostic techniques, contributing to problem definition, planning, execution, analysis and reporting. With supervision, you’ll also support the development, selection and adoption of new techniques and methodologies, helping ensure services remain safe, accurate and responsive to community needs.

Working closely with colleagues across SA Pathology, you’ll build strong internal and external relationships—communicating with clinicians, clients, suppliers and other pathology providers to support timely testing and reliable results. Murray Bridge offers the chance to combine meaningful, hands-on laboratory work with the benefits of regional living: a close-knit team, strong community connection, shorter commutes and an enviable lifestyle close to the River Murray, local wineries and outdoor recreation.

This is a welcoming opportunity to grow your career while making a genuine difference to regional health care.

You’re a motivated Medical Scientist who brings sound scientific knowledge, strong technical skills and a team-focused approach to delivering high-quality pathology services in a laboratory environment.

• Recognised qualifications aligned with NPAAC requirements, with a solid foundation in pathology, laboratory science and quality procedures
• Strong technical capability
  , including performing accurate diagnostic testing, using analytical equipment and laboratory systems, and maintaining and troubleshooting equipment
• Well organised and proactive
  , able to manage workloads, meet daily targets, follow procedures with minimal supervision and identify issues early with practical solutions
• Professional and collaborative communicator who values teamwork, customer service and confidentiality, and works effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to support safe, high-quality laboratory practice

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a public healthcare organisation serving health consumers and providing specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses Breast Screen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy.

• Salary Benefits: Flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Paid recreation leave with leave loading.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport and an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family.

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe  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.

• 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 : 927722

Laurette Norton, Laboratory Manager

Phone:

E-mail: Laurette.

Norton.au

11:55 pm Sunday, 8 February 2026

927722 RD Regional SA Pathology - Medical Scientist

Advertised: 23 Jan 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Feb 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Note:

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted.