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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Centre for Treatment of Anxiety and Depression (CTAD), Thebarton SA.  
• Salary: PO1- $68,478 - $83,594  p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time, Contracted Role up to 30 Jun 2026.  Part time applicants are also encouraged.    

About the Role

As a Research Assistant within the Centre for Treatment of Anxiety and Depression (CTAD), you will play an important role in advancing mental health research that directly improves patient care and service delivery. Working under the guidance of the Lead Research Fellow and experienced clinician researchers, you will support a range of research activities focused on using routine clinical data to enhance outcomes for individuals accessing mental health services. This includes assisting with the collection, collation, and processing of clinical data, as well as preparing key research documentation that supports ongoing and future projects.

This position is ideal for a motivated and detail-oriented individual with degree-level qualifications who is passionate about developing their research skills in a dynamic healthcare environment. You will gain valuable hands-on experience in mental health research and have opportunities to expand your professional expertise through post-graduate development. By contributing to impactful, data-driven projects, you will help strengthen CTAD’s mission to translate clinical insights into improved care and innovation across mental health services.

About You

You are an enthusiastic and motivated early-career professional with a passion for mental health research and improving patient outcomes. With a strong foundation in health or behavioural sciences, you bring curiosity, attention to detail, and a commitment to learning to every task. You thrive in collaborative environments, value accuracy and ethical integrity in your work, and are eager to contribute to meaningful research that makes a difference in healthcare delivery.

• Educational Foundation: Hold a degree-level qualification in Psychology, Health Sciences, Public Health, or a related discipline.

• Research Capability: Demonstrate the ability to follow research protocols, maintain ethical standards, and apply analytical thinking in data-driven projects.

• Technical Proficiency: Possess experience or familiarity with data analysis tools such as SPSS, R, or Excel, with a keen eye for data accuracy and interpretation.

• Teamwork & Growth: Show strong organisational and communication skills, thrive in team settings, and embrace continuous professional development in the research field.

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 Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• 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.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

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: 914124

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Wednesday 5 November 2025

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

 914124 Role Description - PO1 Research Assistant.pdf

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