October 17, 2024

SA Health

Adelaide

FULL TIME

Mes3 Scientific Lead - Molecular Genetics, FMC

Job no: 881827
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Pathology

Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Statewide – SA Pathology

Salary: Me S3 - $102,641 - $114,968 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Adelaide CBD
Full Time, Contracted Role up to 12 months

About the role

Demonstrate effective leadership and management ability
Have attained greater specialised knowledge of administrative tasks associated with managing a laboratory.
Provide professional services to client groups in circumstances requiring increasingly complex practice skills.
Apply scientific specialist knowledge towards the performance, analysis and troubleshooting of standard diagnostic procedures.
Demonstrate expertise obtained through appropriate professional development and operational experience.

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 Breast Screen 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
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: 881827
Enquiries to:
Andrew Dubowsky
Telephone: 82046447
Email: Andrew.Dubowsky@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Friday 1st November 2024
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Advertised: 18 Oct 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Nov 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time