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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA

• SA Pathology - Adelaide
• Salary:   PO-4   $110,696 - $120,470 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary up to 3/3/28 and part-time working 30 hours per week 

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Project Coordinator to play a pivotal role in delivering an MRFF-funded research study focused on improving outcomes for mothers and newborns in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. This exciting role will see you lead the coordination of the study Preventing intra-uterine infection and neonatal sepsis treatment failure in CALD communities: Precision antibiotic therapy through pathogen genomics, working closely with investigators across SA Pathology and partner organisations. As a trusted collaborator, you will contribute to strategic planning and ensure the smooth, end-to-end rollout of research activities across multiple South Australian sites.

As Project Coordinator, you will take a hands-on leadership role in managing study operations, including staff recruitment and training, ethics and governance submissions, and the development of standardised procedures. You will work alongside scientists and senior leaders to support research test development within robust ethical, regulatory and quality frameworks, while ensuring accurate reporting to stakeholders and funders. This role also offers the opportunity to contribute to scientific publications, presentations and future grant applications, as well as to participate in teaching and training within the department. If you are a self-directed professional who thrives on collaboration and is passionate about meaningful, translational research, we would love to hear from you.

About You

You are a motivated and capable professional who brings a strong blend of scientific understanding, project coordination expertise and people skills, and who thrives in a dynamic research or clinical environment. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following key attributes:

• Relevant qualifications and technical capability – A tertiary qualification in science or a related discipline (or equivalent experience), with advanced proficiency in PC-based software including Microsoft Office.

• Proven project and research experience – Demonstrated experience working in a clinical and/or research setting, including data handling, human research ethics and the preparation of high-quality reports, proposals and briefings.

• Strong leadership, judgement and communication skills – The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders, chair meetings, facilitate workshops, deliver presentations and communicate confidently at all levels.

• Sound governance, safety and ethical knowledge – A strong understanding of the Responsible Conduct of Research, with the ability to work within WHS legislation, risk management frameworks and government policy to ensure safe, ethical and compliant research delivery.

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

• 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.

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:  927062

Enquiries to:

Mark Turra, Head of Unit Public Health and Epidemiology
Phone: 8222 3628
E-mail: Mark.Turra@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday 8 February 2026

Attachments

 927062 RD Project Coordinator.pdf

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