Medical Scientist

Job no: 914380

Work type: Part time

Location: Adelaide CBD

Categories: Research

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary MeS-1 $68,478 - $83,594 p.a. (pro rata)+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent part-time working 22.5 hours per week

About the Role

As a Medical Scientist within the Respiratory Failure and Sleep Medicine Service, you will be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high quality diagnostic and research services in sleep disorders. Your work will play a key role in ensuring patients receive the best possible care, with a strong focus on meeting the needs of referring physicians while maintaining an environment that values and respects patients' rights. From analysing complex sleep study data to supporting research projects, clinical trials and quality assurance initiatives, your contribution will help improve outcomes for individuals experiencing sleep-related health challenges.

This role offers a balance of primarily daytime work with some flexibility for out-of-hours or overnight studies as required. You will gain experience across a variety of settings, including in-hospital studies, home-based diagnostics, and outreach services at locations beyond the Royal Adelaide Hospital. As a valued team member, you will apply your knowledge and expertise in sleep science to optimise treatment efficacy, contribute to the development of innovative procedures, and support ongoing accreditation and audit activities. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your skills in a specialised field while making a real difference to patient care and advancing research in sleep medicine.

About You

You are a motivated and compassionate professional with strong scientific expertise and a commitment to delivering high quality patient-centred care. Your skills, knowledge and experience will enable you to thrive in a dynamic multidisciplinary environment.

• Hold a relevant science degree with experience in sleep medicine or related fields
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with empathy and professionalism
• Proficient in physiological measurement, laboratory processes and computer systems

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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Morgan Pillay

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 19 September 2025

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Advertised: 05 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 19 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time