Medical Scientist

**SA Health**
**Job reference**: 871627
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Short Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone
- **Central Adelaide Local Health Network, The Royal Adelaide Hospital**:

- **Salary MES-3 $104,180 - $116,693 p.a. (pro rata) + **Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits**:

- **Temporary 12 month appointment and part-time working 30 hours per week**

**About the Role**

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Medical Scientist, where you'll play a pivotal role in the management of our gait analysis clinic. In this position, you will oversee the daily operations, ensuring precise data collection and reporting that directly supports clinicians and enhances patient care. Your expertise will be essential in fostering a collaborative environment, as you engage with surgeons, nurses, administrative staff, and industry partners to drive effective treatment strategies and improve patient outcomes.

In addition to your clinical responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research under the guidance of Prof Solomon. This role not only allows you to make a tangible difference in patient care but also paves the way for your professional growth through publications in peer-reviewed journals, conference presentations, and influential policy documents. If you’re passionate about advancing medical science and working in a supportive, innovative setting, we’d love to hear from you

**About You**
- An honours degree in mechanical, electrical/electronics, mechatronic, or biomechanical engineering (or equivalent).
- Proven experience in orthopaedic research, including motion capture technology and data analysis.
- Strong organisational skills, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

**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.
- **Employee Assistance Program**: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
- **Onsite Facilities**: Convenient paid car parking facilities ensure easy access.
- **Team Support**: Experience collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding your career journey.

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: 871627**

**Enquiries to**:
Ann Brandenburg, Business Consultant

Phone: 7074 2329

**Application Closing Date**

11:55 pm Friday 29 November 2024

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

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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.