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Senior Scientist in Research

2 weeks ago

Murray, Australia SA Health Full time $127,346 - $146,569 per year

Job no: 907714

Work type: Full time

Location: Murray and Mallee

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Science, Engineering, Technical, Research, Research and Data Analysis

  • Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Berri
  • MeS5 | Full Time Contract | Temporary (up to 15 September 2026)
  • Salary: $127,346 - $146,569 p.a
  • Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Join Our Team as a Senior Scientist in Research – Lead Innovation and Excellence in Rural Health

Are you a research leader with the vision and expertise to transform rural health outcomes? As Senior Scientist in Research, you will play a pivotal role in advancing RMCLHN's strategy to position the Riverland Academy of Clinical Excellence (RACE) as a national and international leader in rural health research. Your leadership will strengthen research governance, foster strategic partnerships, and deliver innovative projects that improve patient care and enhance RMCLHN's reputation as a destination for clinical career growth.

About the Role:

You will lead the RACE Research Unit, setting research strategies, priorities, work standards, and resource allocation to achieve the goals outlined in the RACE Research Plan (2024–2028). Working collaboratively with RMCLHN Executive, other LHNs, universities, and research organisations, you will develop, manage, and coordinate programs that elevate South Australia's position as a high-quality clinical research environment.

Your focus areas will include:

  • Rural Health Research: Advancing studies that inform clinical practice and improve rural community health.
  • Research Leadership and Culture: Building workforce capability and fostering collaboration to achieve research excellence.
  • Priority Research Resources: Accelerating access to funding and enabling high-impact research.
  • Integration of Research into Practice: Embedding evidence into policies, systems, and services for consumer benefit.
  • Consumer Access to Clinical Research: Expanding access to innovative therapies through clinical trials.

This is your opportunity to lead meaningful change, influence health outcomes, and leave a lasting legacy in rural health research.

This role offers flexibility, with the incumbent able to be based at any RMCLHN site and requires regular travel to both Murray Bridge and Berri to work closely with stakeholders and teams.

What We're Looking For:

  • PhD and extensive expertise in research.
  • Recognised as a national or international research specialist.
  • High level of expertise and experience in implementing significant research programs with a comprehensive knowledge of clinical and non-clinical research.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading clinical and non-clinical research programs, managing budgets, supervising higher degree students and working with multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional teams both nationally and internationally.
  • Expertise in health research funding, regulatory compliance, and research innovation.

About Us

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

  • We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
  • Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
  • Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
  • Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
  • Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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 appropriate immunisation requirements:

  • National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
  • Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B

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: 907714

Enquiries

Amy Mendham

Senior Research Officer

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Application Closing Date

Friday 29th August PM

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Advertised: 15 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 29 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time