Position Details

• Two-year contract | Part-Time at 0.5FTE
• Higher Education Officer Level 6 | $89,773 - $95,718 p.a. (pro rata)
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Role
The Research Officer will contribute to an innovative project aimed at improving access to full blood examination (FBE) testing at the point-of-care in remote primary health care settings. Under the guidance of the Chief Investigator and in collaboration with the Project Coordinator and research team, the role involves supporting point-of-care (POC) FBE testing, collecting and analysing research data, and helping to produce meaningful outcomes such as peer-reviewed publications, community reports, and workshops. This position offers the opportunity to be part of impactful research that directly supports health equity in underserved communities. Some out of hours work (including weekends), as well as interstate travel, may be required.

International Centre for Point-of-Care Testing
The International Centre for Point-of-Care Testing works collaboratively with national and international partners to improve health care, access to pathology testing, and improve health outcomes. The Centre translates national research and teaching expertise in the field of community based POC Testing to national and international audiences, and as a result, builds the capacity of rural and remote communities globally (particularly Indigenous communities) and develops solutions to improve both health service delivery and patient outcomes.

College of Medicine and Public Health
At the College of Medicine and Public Health, we deliver clinical, population and lab-based research, integrated teaching programs and high-quality clinical services. Our footprint reaches out from our world class teaching hospital at the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia to multiple rural clinical locations all the way to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Our research and teaching equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and truly advance health outcomes. It is at the heart of everything we do.

About You
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent combination of experience and/or education and/or training.
• Well-developed understanding of point-of-care testing and its application in the primary health care sector.
• Well-developed understanding of the principles of quality management programs for pathology testing.
• Well-developed ability to work with broad supervision and to manage, analyse and report on scientific data and keep clear and accurate records.
• Demonstrated well-developed interpersonal skills and experience working effectively in a team environment.

Life at Flinders
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working With Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA).

How to Apply and Information

• To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR0000013471 Research Officer.
• You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Dr. Brooke Spaeth.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Tuesday, 20 May 2025.
Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.