Myeloma Research Assistant

**Job no**: 890701
**Work type**: Part time
**Location**: Adelaide CBD
**Categories**: Research
- **Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide**:

- **Salary PO-1 $68,478 - $83,594 p.a. (pro rata) + superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits**:

- **Temporary up to 6 months and part-time working 22.50 hours per week**

**About the Role**

Are you passionate about contributing to cutting-edge medical research and improving outcomes for patients with Myeloma and related Paraproteinaemias? We are seeking a dedicated Research Assistant to join our dynamic team under the guidance of the Clinical Lead, Myeloma Service. In this role, you will play a vital part in developing and maintaining clinical databases, ensuring data accuracy, and supporting research initiatives. You will also be responsible for managing ethics and governance approvals, enabling seamless data analysis and reporting to drive impactful research outcomes.

In addition to your database and research support responsibilities, you will assist in the coordination of Myeloma and Paraproteinaemias Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, facilitating collaboration between healthcare professionals and researchers. Your organisational skills and attention to detail will help ensure efficient communication and the smooth operation of these critical meetings.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful research in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, where your work will directly impact patient care and scientific advancement.

**About You**

You are a motivated professional with a passion for research and data management, equipped with strong analytical and communication skills.
- **Relevant Qualifications**: A bachelor’s degree in Science, Health Science, Allied Health, Nursing, or a related discipline.
- **Strong Analytical Skills**: Proficiency in database management, statistical analysis, and data presentation.
- **Effective Communicator**: Ability to engage stakeholders, provide clear advice, and prepare reports.
- **Research Knowledge**: Understanding of research processes, ethics, governance, and health information systems.

**About CALHN**

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

**Benefit of Joining CALHN**

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

- **Salary Attractions**: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
- **Annual Leave**: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
- **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.
- **Health and Fitness Benefits**: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
- **Career Opportunities**: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
- **Employee Assistance Program**: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

**Application Information**:

- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

**Job ref: 890701**

**Enquiries to**:

- Liz Lewis. Business Consultant, Cancer Services
- Phone: 7074 0153

**Application Closing Date**

11:55 pm Friday 24 January 2025

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

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**Advertised**: 10 Jan 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 24 Jan 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time