Position Details

• Fixed Term until June 2026 | Full-Time
• Higher Education Officer Level 7 | $97,503 - $107,932 pa
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Role
The Senior Scientific Officer will play a key leadership role in managing the day-to-day operations of scientific and administrative teams supporting the Rapid Applied Research Translation (RART) program for infectious diseases. Working closely with the Program Lead and Scientific Manager of the First Nations Molecular Point-of-Care Testing Program, this role will oversee the delivery of innovative demonstration projects and research activities.

Responsibilities include scientific oversight, quality management, and the development of flexible training resources to support health and community workers-particularly in regional and remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research and help drive health improvements in First Nations communities.

International Centre for Point-of-Care Testing
The International Centre for Point-of-Care Testing work collaboratively with national and international partners to improve health care, access to pathology testing, and improve health outcomes.

The Centre works to translate the national research and teaching expertise in the field of community based POCT to other national and international audiences, and as a result, build the capacity of rural and remote communities globally (particularly Indigenous communities) to develop solutions to improve both health service delivery and patient outcomes in their communities.

About the Flinders Health and Medical Research Building
At the beginning of 2022, construction commenced on the $255 million Flinders Health and Medical Research Building (FHMRB). Opening in early 2024, the FHMRB enables researchers, practitioners and industry partners to work together more closely than ever before, creating a hub of collaboration within southern Adelaide's own biomedical research precinct. Located adjacent to Flinders Medical Centre and Flinders Private Hospital, FHMRB is the focal point of research informed by genuine patient need, positioned to make an immediate improvement to people's health and wellbeing.

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

• A degree in a relevant Health or Medical Science discipline, complemented by extensive experience in pathology testing delivery and research.
• Proven expertise and comprehensive knowledge in routine microbial pathology testing, including familiarity with applicable national and international standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong experience in managing and delivering molecular-based point-of-care testing, with specific proficiency in the use of GeneXpert systems.
• Highly developed project management skills, with the ability to work independently, set priorities, make informed decisions, and deliver outcomes within established timelines and milestones.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with culturally diverse stakeholders, industry partners, and research participants-particularly with an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and other priority populations affected by infectious diseases.

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.
• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
• A valid Level C drivers licence is required

How to Apply and Information

• To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR0000013579 Senior Scientific 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 Kelly Andrewartha.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Sunday, 1 June 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.