Pre-Analytical Specimen Collection TQEH - Phlebotomist

• SA Pathology
• Location: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville South SA 5011
• Salary: OPS1 – $57,853 to $63,695 p.a. (pro rata)Plus superannuation and salary packaging
• OPS2 – $66,441 to $69,504 p.a. (pro rata) Plus superannuation and salary packaging
• Part-time term contract, 16.5 hours per week (0.44 FTE), February 2027 to 30 July 2027, working across a seven-day roster

Join SA Pathology at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and help patients receive the answers they need through accurate, timely specimen collection. As a Phlebotomist in our Pre-Analytical Services team, you will provide considerate patient care while collecting and managing specimens, preparing samples for testing and maintaining accurate patient and test information in laboratory systems. You will work closely with laboratory colleagues, couriers, doctors and other health professionals to support safe diagnosis and treatment.

This opportunity offers appointment at OPS1 or OPS2 according to your skills and experience. At OPS1, training is a predominant feature and you will work under close direction as you develop your capability. At OPS2, you will bring established specimen collection or laboratory experience, work under general direction and help train and mentor colleagues. Across both levels, your attention to detail, clear communication and commitment to infection control will help ensure samples are collected, stored and transported correctly.

You bring a caring approach to patients and take pride in accurate, reliable work. You will have:

•  Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with experience providing quality customer service and a strong commitment to patient confidentiality.

•  Good computer skills and attention to detail, with the ability to enter information accurately, organise competing tasks and work effectively in a busy customer service environment.

•  Knowledge of work health and safety, infection control and confidentiality, together with reliability, initiative and a willingness to keep learning.

•  For OPS2, more than two years of experience in a hospital or pathology specimen collection environment or pathology laboratory, working knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems and demonstrated knowledge of NATA. No essential formal qualification is specified for either level. Pathology specimen collection qualifications and a current First Aid Certificate are desirable.

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.

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. 

• 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. 

 955803 - RD for OPS1 Pre-Analytical Specimen Collection TQEH - Phlebotomist.pdf

 955803 - RD for OPS2 Pre-Analytical Specimen Collection TQEH - Phlebotomist.pdf

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Advertised: 13 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 27 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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