Systems Support Scientific Lead

**Job no**: 896024
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Adelaide CBD
**Categories**: Pathology

**Central Adelaide Local Health Network**

**Statewide - SA Pathology**
- **Salary: MeS3- $104,180.00 - $116,693.00 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits**:

- **Adelaide SA, 5000**:

- **Full Time, Contracted Role up to 12 months**

**About the role**

Working in close collaboration with the **Directorate Manager, Laboratory Managers, and senior scientists**, you will contribute to **strategic planning, standardisation of procedures, performance monitoring, and regulatory compliance**. As a **MeS3-level Medical Scientist**, you will provide **leadership, mentorship, and coordination** within your professional discipline while overseeing resource allocation and operational priorities. This is an exciting opportunity to lead **scientific innovation** and drive the future of infectious disease diagnostics.

**About You**

We are looking for a **highly skilled and analytical Systems Support Scientific Lead** to optimise laboratory workflows, manage complex datasets, and drive innovation in infectious disease diagnostics. You will bring a strong background in **data analysis, automation, and laboratory leadership**, along with expertise in **statistical methods, machine learning, and quality control**.
- **Expertise in laboratory science & technology** - Extensive experience in **diagnostic pathology**, automation systems, and interpreting and reporting test results in a complex laboratory environment.
- **Leadership & team development** - Proven ability to **lead, mentor, and train staff**, while fostering collaboration across pathologists, microbiologists, and multidisciplinary teams.
- **Technical proficiency & workflow management** - Extensive knowledge of **quality control, laboratory reporting systems, and automation software**, with a focus on improving efficiency and accuracy.

**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 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. _

**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

**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**:

- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

**Job ref: 896024**

**Enquiries to**:
Mark Turra

Telephone: 8222 3628

**Application Closing Date**

11:55 pm Friday 21st March 2025

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**Advertised**: 07 Mar 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 21 Mar 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time