Senior Scientist in Research

The Senior Scientist in Research (MeS5) provides expert leadership to advance research and clinical trials within EFNLHN. The role focuses on strategic research governance, fostering partnerships, and driving innovative research initiatives that enhance local consumer outcomes and increase the attractiveness of EFNLHN as a place for clinical career advancement.

The role requires a leading professional specialist in research who can operate with professional independence to develop and implement EFNLHN policy direction. The role will be responsible for leading the EFNLHN Research Unit, including determining and executing the research strategies, research priorities, work standards and the allocation of resources within the unit to meet these priorities.

Working with EFNLHN Executive, leaders from other metropolitan and regional LHNs, Universities, and other research organisations, the role will be responsible for the development, management and coordination of programs that are crucial to advance the capability and reputation of EFNLHN as a high quality clinical research environment.

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent.

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia's best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a shortvideo about what salary packaging is.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available fromSA Health Careers - Relocation support .
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• 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 (indirect contact with blood or body substances)

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:914736

Caitlin Noonan
Position: Senior Project Officer, Rural Health Workforce Strategy
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6 November 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

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

914736 - MeS5 - Senior Scientist in Research - Role Description.pdf

Flexibility Statement
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.