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(pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits - GFSc1\nTemporary Part-Time - 7.5 hours per week, up to 26 October 2027\nAbout the Role:\nScience that matters starts with people who care about the work. At Lyell McEwin Hospital, part of the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN), a grant-funded opportunity exists for a scientist ready to contribute to meaningful research within one of South Australia's busiest public health services.\nWhat You'll Be Working On\nAs a Research Assistant, you will support active research projects within NALHN, contributing to the scientific outcomes that underpin this grant programme. Working part time in a fixed-term role through to 26 October 2027, your key responsibilities will include:\nConducting laboratory or field-based scientific investigations in accordance with approved research protocols\nCollecting, recording, and analysing research data with accuracy and attention to detail\nContributing to the preparation of reports, findings, and documentation for grant compliance and research governance purposes\nCollaborating with senior researchers and multidisciplinary teams to progress project milestones\nWhat You'll Bring\nDemonstrated ability to carry out scientific or research-based tasks under supervision\nSound data collection, recording, and analytical skills\nFamiliarity with research ethics frameworks and laboratory or clinical research environments\nStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a part-time capacity\nAn understanding of, or willingness to learn, SA Health research governance requirements\nTo be eligible for this position, you must have a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent.\nAbout You:\nIn this role you will have strong interpersonal and communication skills which will enable you to successfully problem solve, resolve conflicts and negotiate, including the ability to engage in difficult conversations, whilst building and maintaining relationships. An ability to effectively manage multiple, diverse and competing priorities and demonstrated resilience within a stressful and complex environment is essential to this role.\nYou will be joining a dynamic and expanding Local Health Network that is committed to delivering contemporary, innovative and high-quality health services within modern facilities.\nThis is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.\nAbout Adelaide:\nAdelaide is consistently recognised as a city that artfully combines its compact charm and world-class cuisine with picturesque nature escapes. Ranked one of the worlds “Most Liveable Cities” and “Most Beautiful Cities”, Adelaide provides something for everyone combining a wonderful mix of nature with nearby beaches, rolling hills and wildlife and culinary delights with fine dining restaurants, award-winning cafes, bustling food markets and booming boutique bars. Events like the LIV Golf, SANTOS Tour Down Under, Adelaide Fringe and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival add extra appeal to living here.\nAbout Us:\nThe Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia, and one of the largest employers in northern Adelaide.\nNALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality healthcare services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care, as well as primary health care services with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management.\nWith a commitment for ongoing upgrades to our facilities and the introduction of new services, our priority is delivering exceptional health and wellbeing services that enhance the quality of life for our community.\nWith over 7,000 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.\nAt NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.\nOur Local Health Network Sites and Services:\nNALHN provides a range of hospital (inpatient), outpatient, community and home-based services across multiple sites in Adelaide’s north and north-eastern suburbs, including Aboriginal health, mental health, and GP services.\nLyell McEwin Hospital- the major hospital in northern Adelaide for emergency care, complex and multi-day surgery, medicine, obstetric, paediatrics and outpatient services.\nModbury Hospital- a general hospital with emergency care, elective surgery, medicine, outpatient and sub-acute services, rehabilitation, geriatric and palliative care.\nMental Health Services- adult and older persons mental health services and statewide forensic mental health services, across hospital and community settings.\nWatto Purrunna Aboriginal Primary Health Care Services- provides culturally responsive primary healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in-hospital and across four community sites.\nPrimary Health Care Services- including GP Plus sites at Elizabeth, Modbury and Gilles Plains.\nBenefits of working at NALHN:\nFrom salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.\nSalary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.\nRelocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.\nNALHN 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.\nSA Health is 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, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.\nWe are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if you have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.\nThe 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.\nAppointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.\nCheck(s):\nDHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)\nNational Police Check (National Police Certificate) for vulnerable person-related employment - apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.\nImmunisation Risk for this position is- Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)\nSA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.\nAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. 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