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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Salary: GFSc2 - $88,255.00 - $101,285.00 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Woodville South SA, 5011
• Full Time, Contracted Role up to 15 Jan 2026

About the Role

As a Research Officer, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality scientific research and support services within a dynamic health-focused research team. Working under the guidance of the Principal Investigator, you will contribute to research planning, data sourcing, analysis, and reporting, ensuring the delivery of robust and meaningful research outcomes. Your role will involve collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen research networks and promote knowledge-sharing across the Unit.

This position is critical to driving research excellence, supporting the development of innovative health solutions, and enhancing the Unit’s research capacity. You will directly contribute to testing key hypotheses and generating evidence-based insights that advance health outcomes. Your commitment to delivering quality research will support the translation of new knowledge into practice, improving health services and contributing to the broader research community.

About You

You will be a motivated and detail-oriented research professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for contributing to high-quality health research. You will possess the ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams while also working independently to deliver research outcomes that support the organisation’s goals.

• Hold a Bachelor of Science (Honours) or equivalent qualification relevant to the research field.

• Strong skills in data collection, analysis, database management, statistical reporting, and scientific presentation.

• Proven ability to communicate effectively, work autonomously or in a team, solve problems, and deliver quality research outcomes.

• Demonstrated experience in supporting research projects, contributing to publications or presentations, and applying research methodologies within a health environment.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation.  As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families. 
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

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: 907930

Enquiries to:

Polina Marinov

Phone: 7074 2529

E-mail: Polina.Marinov@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 18^th July 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 907930 Role Description GSC2 TQEH Rheum.pdf

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