Pre-Analytical Assistant Operational Services Officer

• Salary: OPS2 $66,441 - $69,504 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Location: Adelaide SA 5000
• Multiple positions, Temporary contracts, full Time and part time

In this important position, the Pre-Analytical Operational Services Officer plays a key part in supporting high-quality pathology services and ensuring patients receive safe, timely care. Working within a dedicated Pre-Analytical Specimen Reception team, you will provide professional and compassionate customer service while carrying out a range of duties across specimen management and essential administrative tasks. Your ability to use Laboratory Information Systems accurately and confidently will help maintain smooth workflows and support positive experiences for patients and colleagues.

You will contribute to the delivery of reliable, high-quality specimens by receiving, sorting and preparing samples for analysis, ensuring they are stored and transported under defined conditions, and entering patient data and testing information with precision and care. A key part of your role is responding to internal and external enquiries efficiently and professionally, helping maintain the high standards required for timely diagnosis and effective patient treatment. You will play a key role is supporting the safe and compliant dispatch of pathology specimens across local, national, and international locations in line with IATA regulations. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a supportive, fast-paced healthcare environment.

You’re a reliable, and detailed-oriented professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. With strong communication skills and a commitment to accuracy, you bring confidence, care and professionalism to every interaction. You thrive in a team setting, contribute positively to workplace culture and take pride in delivering high-quality work that supports safe and timely patient care.

• Strong communicator with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to customer service
• Proven ability to prioritise, stay organised and perform effectively in busy clinical settings
• Bring experience in pathology laboratory environments, with sound computer and LIS skills
• Solid understanding of confidentiality, infection control, WHS principles and NATA requirements

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. 

Name: Jenny Hughes, Manager, Pre-Analytical RAH

Telephone: 08 7074 1207

Email:  jenny.hughes5@sa.gov.au

11:55 pm Sunday, 11^th of October 2026

 949302 - RD for Pre-Analytical Assistant Operational Services Officer .pdf

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Advertised: 14 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 11 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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