Medical Courier

Job no: 909357  Work type: Part time  Location: Adelaide CBD  Categories: Support Services, Technical, Trades, maintenance and services

We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Medical Courier(s) to join our Courier team. In this frontline role, you'll be responsible for the safe and timely collection and delivery of pathology specimens, reports and mail across the Adelaide metropolitan and outer metropolitan areas. Your duties will include visiting hospitals, GP surgeries and pathology laboratories, ensuring all materials are handled with care and in accordance with health and safety guidelines.

As the face of SA Pathology to many of our clients, you'll contribute to strong client relationships through professionalism, punctuality and a positive attitude. This is more than a courier role — it's an opportunity to support the smooth operation of a key healthcare service and help ensure the best possible outcomes for patients and clinicians alike.

You're dependable and courteous with a strong focus on customer service and safety. You take pride in representing your team, working efficiently and making a positive impact in a fast-paced healthcare environment. To thrive in this role, you will have:

• You should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact positively and professionally with clients and the public.
• Strong time management and navigation skills, including the use of technology to follow and adapt run schedules.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, with good judgement and discretion.
• A solid driving record, relevant courier or medical transport experience, and good knowledge of the Adelaide metropolitan and outer metro areas.

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a public healthcare organisation serving health consumers and providing specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy.

• Salary Benefits: Flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Professional Development: Reimbursement of eligible professional development activities and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Annual Leave: Paid recreation leave with leave loading.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family.

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide supports a culture where employees feel they belong and are valued. 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 policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 909357

Enquiries to:

Shaun Hansen
Position: Manager Customer Services
Phone: 8222 3911
E-mail: Shaun.Hansen2@sa.gov.au

Application closing date

11:55 pm Sunday 21 September 2025