AddressCentral Adelaide Local Health Network
Statewide - SA Pathology
- Salary: MeS3 - $102,641 - $114,968 (p.a.)+ Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Elizabeth Vale SA, 5112
- Full Time, Permanent Role
About the role
Medical Scientists at the MeS3 level will specialise within a professional discipline, demonstrate leadership and may coordinate a number of subordinate medical scientists, technical officers and paraprofessionals. Focusing on increasing the value, contributions and effectiveness of the professional discipline within the agency or health unit. Operating under general policy direction in relation to the scientific aspects of a moderately complex area, the incumbent will determine operational priorities, strategies, work standards and allocation of resources providing a level of competence from extensive experience and/or additional study.
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
- Attractive salary packaging available
- 17.5% Leave loading applied to your annual leave
- Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
- Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites
Essential Requirements:
- Current National Police Clearance (NPC)
- Working With Children Check (DHS)
- 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.
Educational/Vocational Qualifications:
The Requirements for Supervision in the Clinical Governance of Medical Pathology Laboratories (Fifth Edition 2018) by the National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC), defines a scientist as a person with competence to perform the functions required and who is authorised to perform these functions. A medical scientist must possess one of the following qualifications:
- A degree at Australian Qualifications Framework level 7 awarded from a university in Australia with >70% of subjects relevant to the field of pathology of a 3-year degree
- A degree at Australian Qualifications Framework level 7 with subjects relevant to the field of pathology awarded by an overseas tertiary institution if the qualification is assessed as equivalent to a degree accredited by the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists
- An associate qualification conferred by the Australian Institute of Medical Technologists before 1 December 1973
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:
- 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.
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and/or additional relevant history screening that may be applicable and appropriate Immunisation screening.
Job ref: 858540
Enquiries to:
Margaret Easson
Telephone: 0405115578
Email: margaret.easson@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Friday 1st March 2024
Attachments
858540 MeS3 Role Description SA Pathology - Scientific Lead.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
