Medical Research jobs in North Adelaide SA

Job no: 930088
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Project and Program Management, Research and Data Analysis

Department for Health and Wellbeing – Clinical System Support & Improvement – Office of the Chief Medical Officer
Salary: $102,171 to $108,071 – ASO6 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 4 October 2027

Overview:
The Research Project Officer forms part of a team with the primary purpose to provide access to clinical trials ‘closer to home’ for patients, regardless of where they live and in particular in Regional, Rural and Remote (RRR) areas.

The Research Project Officer is responsible for coordinating and undertaking the planning, implementation and evaluation of complex support services for primary sites and satellite sites across SA to deliver on the Australian Teletrial Program. The role facilitates the acceleration and connection of clinical trial activity to regional, rural and remote (RRR) patients and acts as the primary support for sponsors and investigators in the expansion of the tele trials model across broad clinical fields.

The position is funded through a Medical Research Future Fund grant.

SA 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.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

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.

Job ref: 930088

Criminal History Screening Requirement

A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Special Conditions

May be required to undertake some intra or interstate travel which may require the incumbent to be away from home.

Enquiries

Jessica Southwood
Manager, Australian Teletrial Program - SA
Phone: 7117 6599
E-mail: jessica.southwood@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Department for Health and Wellbeing – Clinical System Support & Improvement – Office of the Chief Medical Officer
Salary: $102,171 to $108,071 – ASO6 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 4 October 2027

Overview:
The Research Project Officer forms part of a team with the primary purpose to provide access to clinical trials ‘closer to home’ for patients, regardless of where they live and in particular in Regional, Rural and Remote (RRR) areas.

The Research Project Officer is responsible for coordinating and undertaking the planning, implementation and evaluation of complex support services for primary sites and satellite sites across SA to deliver on the Australian Teletrial Program. The role facilitates the acceleration and connection of clinical trial activity to regional, rural and remote (RRR) patients and acts as the primary support for sponsors and investigators in the expansion of the tele trials model across broad clinical fields.

The position is funded through a Medical Research Future Fund grant.

SA 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.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

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.

Job ref: 930088

Criminal History Screening Requirement

A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Special Conditions

May be required to undertake some intra or interstate travel which may require the incumbent to be away from home.

Enquiries

Jessica Southwood
Manager, Australian Teletrial Program - SA
Phone: 7117 6599
E-mail: jessica.southwood@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Monday, 13 July 2026 – 11:55 PM

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Advertised: 29 Jun 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 13 Jul 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time