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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 30 Jun 2025

About the role

Are you passionate about leveraging data to drive impactful research outcomes? As the Research Data Scientist at SA Pathology, you will play a key role in facilitating and optimising access to pathology data to support our research objectives. In this role, you’ll lead the development of efficient data management processes, extracting and analysing data from multiple information systems to create reports, dashboards, and actionable insights for SA Pathology’s Executive and Business Units. Your work will empower insight-driven, strategic decision-making and support innovative research initiatives.

You will provide expert advice on technical aspects of data management, ensuring the delivery of cleansed, standardised data extracts that prioritise privacy and confidentiality. From developing new systems to enhance data collection and reporting functionality to supporting researchers with timely, accurate data, your technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and initiative will be essential in transforming raw data into research-ready resources. Join us in driving research excellence and innovation through the power of data!

About You

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional with extensive expertise in diagnostic pathology and data analysis to join our team. You will bring a passion for research, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a complex, fast-paced environment. Key requirements include:

• Skills and Abilities: Strong scientific expertise, advanced analytical skills, and a high level of computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and business analytical tools. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively in a team and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in diagnostic pathology, laboratory data analysis, business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), and statistical methods. Proven ability to translate business requirements into actionable solutions and deliver insightful, visually engaging reports and presentations.
• Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of laboratory systems, quality procedures, and relevant software applications. Knowledge of the South Australian Public Health System, SA Pathology operations, and medical laboratory disciplines is highly regarded.
• Personal Attributes: A motivated and independent thinker with a passion for research, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to adapt in a dynamic and evolving environment.

If you are ready to bring your expertise to a challenging and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you!

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.
• 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: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

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

Job ref: 882213

Enquiries to:

Peter O'Loughlin

Telephone: 8222 3221

Email: Peter.OLoughlin@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 7^th February 2025

Attachments

 882213 MES3 Data Scientist.pdf

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