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• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Surgery and Perioperative Medicine (SAPOM)
• Salary $104,180 - $116,693 (Pro Rata) MeS3 | 0.5 FTE (18.75 hours per wk.) – Ongoing Contract Available

                         Shape the Future of Plastic Surgery - Research Coordinator Role Available

The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Flinders Medical Centre is committed to becoming a national leader in clinical outcomes research and evidence-based care for plastic surgery. The Clinical Research Co-ordinator is responsible for conducting and coordinating research projects in key areas of plastic surgery, such as breast reconstruction after cancer, hand surgery, and skin cancer, as well as assisting in establishing new research programs within the department. The incumbent will ensure the eligibility and consent of patients participating in research studies, collect and maintain accurate data, coordinate clinical follow-ups, and perform relevant clinical procedures as required.

About the role: 

Reporting to the Head of Unit, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, some of your duties as the Research Coordinator may involve:

• Facilitating the implementation and assisting the Head of Unit (HOU) in management of the Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery research portfolio including financial, research governance and human resource management to maximise the unit efficiency and output. 
• Working collaboratively with the Level 2 Research Assistant and providing supervision as needed. 
• Leading monthly Department research meetings with HOU and other members of the research team . 

About you:

• Tertiary qualification in a science, health science or applied science discipline or a related field. 
• Experience in Microsoft Access database management and SPSS software. 
• Ability to express empathy and tact when dealing with patients.
• Experience in Ethics procedures and applications.
• Experience in conducting basic literature reviews.
• Experience in research project management.
• Clinical experience in a related field.
• Experience in Clinical Outcomes Research.
• Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Cat Sierat, Secretary for the Unit of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, (08) 8204 5772, Catherine.Sierat@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date: 11.55pm Friday 20th February 2026

Attachments:

• MeS3 Clinical Research Coordinator - Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• 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.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job ref: 927325