PATHOLOGY COLLECTOR (RECRUITMENT POOL 2026) – MOUNT BARKER AND HILLS

Best suited for: Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, New Zealand Citizens, and Subclass 485, 491 and 191 visa holders seeking a healthcare career in Adelaide, South Australia.

Please note: International applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants must meet the required qualification and employment eligibility requirements

About This Opportunity

SA Pathology is seeking enthusiastic and customer-focused individuals to join its Mount Barker and Hills Recruitment Pool 2026. Successful applicants will be considered for multiple permanent and temporary part-time vacancies across several collection centres throughout the Adelaide Hills region.

Working as a Pathology Collector (Phlebotomist), you will play an important frontline role in delivering quality diagnostic healthcare services by collecting blood and other pathology specimens, assisting patients, processing samples, performing data entry and providing outstanding customer service.

Whether you are starting a healthcare career or already have pathology collection experience, this recruitment pool offers excellent career development with comprehensive training, supportive teams and long-term employment opportunities within SA Health.

Job Summary

• Position: Pathology Collector (Phlebotomist)
• Employer Name: SA Pathology – Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS), Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)
• Employment Type: Part-Time / Permanent (12-Month Talent Pool)
• Classification: OPS1 / OPS2 – Operational Services Officer
• Required Education Level: -
• Required Experience: No minimum experience required. Anyhow experience in a medical pathology laboratory or hospital or other area of health, using pathology specific computer programs or data entry is highly regarded.
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Employment Location: Surrounding Mount Barker & Adelaide Hills region, South Australia
• Salary: OPS1: AUD $57,853 – $63,695 p.a. (pro-rata) or OPS2: AUD $66,441 – $69,504 p.a. (pro-rata) + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging Benefits
• Application Deadline: 25 June 2027

Key Responsibilities

• Collect blood and other pathology specimens using safe venepuncture techniques.
• Perform specimen collection while ensuring patient comfort, safety and dignity.
• Correctly identify, label and process pathology specimens according to laboratory protocols.
• Undertake specimen preparation, packaging and transportation to laboratory facilities.
• Accurately perform patient registration, data entry and electronic record management.
• Respond professionally to patient enquiries and provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain accurate documentation while complying with privacy and confidentiality requirements.
• Assist with specimen reception and routine laboratory support activities.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, workplace health and safety and quality standards.
• Contribute positively to a supportive multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Essential Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service focus with compassionate patient care.
• Ability to perform accurate data entry and computer-based administrative tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to prioritise workload in a busy clinical setting.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrated professionalism and reliability.
• Ability to follow SA Health policies, procedures and quality standards.
• Willingness to undertake comprehensive on-the-job training.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in pathology specimen collection.
• Experience performing venepuncture.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience using healthcare computer systems.
• Previous administrative or medical reception experience.
• Experience processing pathology specimens.
• Certificate III in Pathology Collection (desirable).
• Experience working within healthcare or community services.

Salary & Employment Benefits

• OPS1 Salary: AUD $57,853 – $63,695 per annum (pro-rata).
• OPS2 Salary: AUD $66,441 – $69,504 per annum (pro-rata).
• 12% Employer Superannuation.
• Salary Packaging up to $9,010 annually.
• Additional Meal Entertainment Packaging up to $2,650 annually.
• Paid Annual Leave with Leave Loading.
• Access to Fitness Passport.
• Annual Influenza Vaccination Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Comprehensive paid on-the-job training and career development opportunities.

Important Applicant Information

• Application Methodology: Submit an online application through the SA Health Careers portal.
• Required Documents:

  • Updated resume.
  • Relevant qualifications or training certificates.
  • Supporting documents requested in the official role description.

• Screening Requirements: Appointment is subject to satisfactory criminal history screening and immunisation compliance requirements.

Eligible Applicants Included:

This opportunity is suitable for:

• Subclass 485 / 491 / 191 visa holders
• International Applicants
• Australian citizens
• Permanent Residents (PR)
• New Zealand citizens

About SA Pathology

SA Pathology is South Australia's leading public pathology provider and forms part of Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) within the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN). It delivers high-quality diagnostic laboratory services that support hospitals, healthcare professionals and communities across metropolitan, regional and remote South Australia.

With collection centres located throughout the state, SA Pathology provides comprehensive pathology testing, specimen collection and laboratory services while maintaining the highest standards of patient care, quality assurance and clinical excellence.

Joining SA Pathology means becoming part of a highly respected healthcare organisation committed to innovation, continuous improvement and delivering accurate diagnostic services that improve patient outcomes.

Applicant Safety & Screening Reminder

• Appointment is subject to satisfactory criminal and relevant history screening.
• Applicants must satisfy SA Health immunisation compliance requirements.
• Applicants should never pay recruitment fees, visa processing fees or placement charges to secure employment.
• Original qualification and employment documents may be required during the recruitment process.

Original Source: SA Health Careers — Pathology Collector – Candidate Pool 2026 | Job Reference: 943907