Operational Services Officer

**Job no**: 895465
**Work type**: Casual
**Location**: Barossa
**Categories**: Pathology

**Central Adelaide Local Health Network**

**Statewide - SA Pathology**
- **Salary: OPS1 $15.42 - $28.37**per hour plus 25% casual loading**:

- **Salary: OPS2 $30.01 - $32.28**per hour plus 25% casual loading**:

- **Gawler SA, 5118 & Barossa Valley**:

- **Casual, Contracted Role up to 12 months**

**About the role**

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented **Operational Services Officer** to work in pathology collection and specimen reception. In this role, you will undertake a range of essential tasks, including venepuncture and specimen collection, courier runs, sorting and accessioning specimens, and assisting with preparatory duties. Your responsibilities will also include ensuring accurate data entry, proper storage and transport of specimens, and handling customer enquiries with professionalism and efficiency. A high level of proficiency using computers and ability to operate software programs is required. This position will be primarily based in Gawler but also involves requirements to work at various locations in the Barossa Valley (Nuriootpa, Tanunda, Angaston & Kapunda). This position involves some weekend work.

**About You**

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented **Operational Services Officer** who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering high-quality service. You will be a strong team player with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- **Attention to Detail & Problem-Solving**: Ability to produce high-quality, accurate work, identify problems, and escalate issues when necessary.
- **Teamwork & Communication**: Strong ability to collaborate effectively, provide excellent customer service, and communicate clearly with a diverse range of clients.
- **Organisation & Efficiency**: Proven ability to prioritise tasks, work under pressure, and meet deadlines while maintaining high standards.
- **Technical & Industry Knowledge**: Experience in pathology laboratory operations, information systems, and databases, with confidence in using computers and related software.

**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: 895465**

**Enquiries to**:
Kyle Bonello

Telephone: 85212170

**Application Closing Date**

11:55 pm Friday 14th March 2025

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**Advertised**: 28 Feb 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 14 Mar 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time