Technical Officer Grade 2 Pool – Afternoon / Overnight
SA Health Adelaide, Adelaide
Job Description
The TGO-2 pool will operate for a period of 12 months. Recommended applicants will be eligible for upcoming temporary or ongoing opportunities and may be contacted as they arise.
Technical Officer – Virology (Overnight TGO-2):
The position is classified at the TGO-2 level by virtue of the overall level of job demand and responsibility and particularly contains the requirements to participate in the technical operation of the Virology / Serology and Molecular Diagnostic Department.
The technician will apply technical knowledge, expertise and competence to perform a range of routine diagnostic techniques, including participation in problem definition, planning, execution, analysis and reporting. With supervision, they will contribute to the development, selection and adoption of new techniques and methodologies. They will assist in the training and supervision of technical laboratory staff in routine tests and tasks. As required, they will contribute to the Department’s teaching and research activities.
The incumbent is required to perform standard diagnostic tests across multiple scientific/technical method domains in the Virology Laboratory.
Technical Officer – Bacteriology (Afternoon or Overnight TGO-2)
The position is classified at the TGO-2 level by virtue of the overall level of job demand and responsibility and particularly contains the requirements to participate in the technical operation of the Microbiology Department to provide a 24 hours service. The incumbent is required to work on permanent afternoon or night shift, or as required on a rotational day, afternoon, and night shift roster as a senior technical officer.
The incumbent will apply technical knowledge/expertise and be competent in performing standard and more complex tests/duties across multiple technical methods and domains in the Microbiology Department. They will prioritise tests/duties to ensure timely delivery of results to clients, perform tests that are technically more complex, verify and authorise technical results from analytical tests, as directed, supervise and train other less experienced technical and scientific staff and provide telephone advice to clients on technical and specimen related problems.
Technical Officer – Educational/Vocational Qualifications
A diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant technical discipline.
Application Information
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.
In addition to the annual salary package, we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, employer superannuation contributions and leave loading.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening.
COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement under the Public Health Act 2011 (Healthcare Setting Workers Vaccination) (COVID-19) to work in SA Health/health care setting.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Job ref: 810764
Application Enquiries to
Ashley Zviedrans
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Friday 20th October 2023
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