JR0000014048 - Scientific Officer

• Fixed Term Until June 2026 | Full-Time
• Higher Education Officer Level 6 | $92,287 - $98,398 p.a. + 17% superannuation
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Role

Flinders University is seeking a Scientific Officer to support the delivery of key performance indicators for the infectious disease Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) programs coordinated by the Centre. This includes, but is not limited to, the National Australian Hepatitis C Point-of-Care Testing Program.

In this role, you will contribute to the implementation of point-of-care testing, as well as the delivery of associated training, quality management processes, and the assessment of health worker competency. The position involves working across a range of settings, including (but not limited to) regional and remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services, metropolitan Drug and Alcohol services, and Justice Health services.

About You

To be successful in this role you will exhibit:

• A Bachelor of Medical Science or equivalent degree in a relevant field with subsequent relevant experience
• An understanding of point-of-care testing and its application in the primary care sector and principles and practise of routine pathology testing
• Capability to perform capillary specimen collection procedures and carry out diagnostic point-of-care testing
• Ability to develop and deliver a wide range of training resources and quality management activities.
• Demonstrated practical experience in training health professionals is highly desirable

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, gymand childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

About the 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 POC Testing 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.

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.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• It is an inherent requirement of the position that the successful candidate maintains hepatitis serology testing to determine protective levels are maintained and where necessary undertake initial vaccination or booster vaccination required by WHS requirements for blood borne viruses (BBV) exposure during client blood collection.

How to Apply and Information

• To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR0000014048 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 Corey Markus.
• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Monday, 6 October 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.