• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Modbury Hospital – Modbury
• Salary: $85,790 - $95,413 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – ASO5
• Ongoing Full-Time

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a Research Finance Officer, Special Purpose Fund Management within our Financial Management and Reporting Department.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

As the Research Finance Officer, Special Purpose Fund Management you will play a crucial role in supporting the provision of effective and responsible financial management of research budgets and specific purpose funds in accordance with applicable financial management requirements.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• effective development and implementation of financial controls
• effective management of financial compliance and risk requirements
• effective management of acquittal and audit responsibilities and requirements
• timely provision of financial operational reporting and advice
• effective development of financial research budgeting tools and research finance education

About You:

Are you dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

To be successful in this role, you will need exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as you will collaborate with various teams and stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN 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.

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.

Check(s):

• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)

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: 901734

Enquiries:

Carrie-Anne Mobbs

Finance Admin Support

Phone: (08) 7117 4746

E-mail: carrie-anne.mobbs2@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

18 July 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 901734 - Research Finance Officer, Special Purpose Fund Management - ASO5 - role description.pdf

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.