SA Health
Job reference: 858713
Location: 5006 - NORTH ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide - SA Pathology

• Salary: MeS4 - $112,625- $129,660(p.a.)+Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• North Adelaide SA, 5006
• Full Time, Permanent Role

About the role

• The Senior Laboratory Manager provides leadership to ensurethe provision of a high quality, efficient and cost-effectivescreening, and diagnostic biochemical genetics services, withinthe objectives and resources of the Directorate of Genetics& Molecular Pathology.
• The Senior Laboratory Manager provides scientific andprofessional leadership to the staff of the department toensure that new technology and knowledge is translated intoscreening and diagnostic services, including participation inproblem definition, planning, execution, analysis and reportingrelevant developmental and research activities to improve bothscreening and diagnostic services.
• The Senior Laboratory Manager provides leadership in theinitiation, promotion, implementation, and evaluation ofinnovative and relevant clinical research functions at thenational/international level.

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a uniquepublic healthcare organisation that serves health consumers andprovides specialist clinical services to the health system in SouthAustralia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA MedicalImaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us toimprove the health and well-being of South Australians, across allage 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 worldclass care to South Australians
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: Thereare always opportunities for you to develop your skills andyour career at one of our many metropolitan or regionalsites

Essential Requirements:

• Current National Police Clearance (NPC)
• Working With Children Check (DHS)
• Immunisation screening as indicated in the roledescription. SA Health Services are required to implement theAddressing vaccine preventabledisease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccinationpolicy in the workplace.

Educational/Vocational Qualifications:

The Requirements for Supervision in the Clinical Governance ofMedical Pathology Laboratories (Fifth Edition 2018) by theNational Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC), definesa scientist as a person with competence to perform the functionsrequired and who is authorised to perform these functions. Amedical scientist must possess one of the followingqualifications: 

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feelthey belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourageall people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded fortheir contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouragedto apply. 

Application Information:

• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity andflexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants areencouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements forthis role.

• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory CriminalHistory Check and/or additional relevant history screening thatmay be applicable and appropriate Immunisationscreening. 

Job ref: 858713

Enquiries to:

Amy Brunato

Telephone: 82223438

Email: 

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Thursday 23rd May 2024

Attachments

 858713MES4 - Screening Laboratory Unit Head- RoleDescription.pdf

Australian applicantguidelines

International applicantguidelines

Flexibility Statement
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.