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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• SA Pathology, Adelaide
• Salary  ASO-7  $108,109 - $116,864 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 30/6/27 

About the Role

Join us as a High-Performance Computing Cluster and Data Systems Specialist and play a key role in shaping cutting-edge computing systems for Genetics, Molecular Pathology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, and SA Pathology. You’ll lead the design, configuration, testing, and implementation of HPC solutions that support vital research and clinical programs.

In this role, you’ll provide day-to-day support while contributing to innovative projects, working closely with the Manager ICTS, SA Pathology, to ensure systems align with organisational policies, standards, and strategic goals in digital pathology. Your expertise will help deliver reliable, high-performance computing environments that drive clinical and translational research genomics, improve processes, data integration and access.

About You

You’re a highly skilled HPC professional who thrives on optimising high-performance computing systems and supporting researchers. You bring technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a collaborative mindset to deliver reliable, efficient, and secure computing environments.

• Proven experience managing HPC systems, Linux clusters, and hybrid cloud setups
• Skilled in job scheduling, resource allocation, and performance optimisation
• Strong programming and scripting abilities for automation and system support
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and user support skills

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:  927044

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday 15 February 2026

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

 927044 RD High-Performance Computing (HPC) Cluster and Data Systems Specialist.pdf

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