Administrator Lead

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary  ASO-5  $85,790 - $95,413 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary up to 15/12/26 and part-time working 22.5 hours per week

About the Role

Are you ready to take the lead in a dynamic and rewarding environment that combines administration, research, and healthcare? We're seeking an experienced, passionate, and organised Administrative Lead (AL) to play a pivotal role in the smooth and efficient running of our Respiratory Clinical Trials Unit (RCTU). In this diverse role, you are a core member of the RCTU Management Team, and you'll lead the Study Support Team while working across  administrative functions—managing daily office administration operations, and ensuring our clinical trials are executed to the highest standard. Your expertise will help guide the recruitment, development and appraisal of staff, overseeing the coordination and delivery of staff training programs including the maintenance of GCP certifications and facilitating ongoing professional development, foster effective communication across the unit, completed all business reports, and contribute to a culture of excellence and innovation in respiratory health research.

This is a unique opportunity to bring your leadership, strategic thinking and clinical research knowledge together in a meaningful way. As AL, you'll take ownership of policy implementation, financial oversight, financial reporting, and key purchasing decisions, while also managing trial-specific activities such as maintaining and updating Standard Operating Procedures, volunteer recruitment and pre-trial feasibilities. You'll be a central figure in supporting cutting-edge clinical research that makes a real impact in people's lives. If you thrive in a collaborative and purpose-driven setting, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

About You

You're an experienced and dedicated professional, equipped to lead with integrity and precision in a dynamic clinical trials environment. Your strong leadership skills and knowledge enable you to manage teams, projects, and complex clinical operations while maintaining the rigorous safety and compliance standards.

• Degree-qualified in Business Administration or Management, Accounting, Health Science/Administration, or related discipline with 3+ years  working in clinical trials
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and strategic planning
• Exceptional organisational, communication and IT skills with keen attention to detail
• Sound knowledge of clinical research practices, health policies, and international/local research guidelines

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we're shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation.  As South Australia's largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it's expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that's driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

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

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• 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 Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

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

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

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Enquiries to:

Jenny McGrath

Position: Clinical Research Lead

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 12 September 2025

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

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