Bioinformatician (Po3/po2)

**SA Health**
**Job reference**: 894831
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Short Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Central Adelaide Local Health Network**

**Statewide - SA Pathology**
- **Salary: PO3- $88,255 - $97,667 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits**:

- **Salary: PO3- $101,285 - $107,078 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits**:

- **Adelaide CBD**:

- **Full Time, Contracted Role up to 30 Jun 2025**

**About the role**

Classification for this role will be based on experience and skills. At a senior level, you will take on additional responsibilities within the **Technology Advancement Unit**, including developing scalable platforms for clinical and genetic data storage, analysis, and exchange. You will collaborate on refining algorithms for mapping and analysing human genomic data while also guiding and directing other staff to drive innovation in cancer services. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the evolution of genomic medicine in a dynamic and supportive environment.

**About You**

We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented **Clinical Bioinformatician** who thrives in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment. You will have a strong technical background in bioinformatics and human genome analysis, along with the ability to communicate complex information effectively to a range of stakeholders.
- **Technical Expertise & Experience**: Proven experience in bioinformatics, human genome analysis, coding, software development, and pipeline implementation.
- **Attention to Detail & Problem-Solving**: Exceptional accuracy and precision in analysing complex genomic data, with the ability to work independently and under pressure.
- **Communication & Collaboration**: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- **Industry Knowledge & Compliance**: Sound understanding of genome analysis techniques, next-generation sequencing platforms, human genome biology, and the pathology or healthcare industry.

**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**
- Attractive salary packaging available
- Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
- Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites

**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.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

**Job ref: 894831**

**Enquiries to**:
Karin Kassahn

Telephone: 8222 3895

**Application Closing Date**

11:55 pm Friday 14th March 2025

**Attachments**

**894831 PO2 Bioinformatician Role Description.pdf**

**894831 Role Description
- PO3 Bioinformatician.pdf**

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**Flexibility Statement**
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.