Research Project and Policy Officer

SA Health
Job reference: 948836
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide - SA Pathology

• Salary: ASO4 - $82,212 - $86,180 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Location:  Adelaide SA
• Full Time, Temporary Role (3-year contract)

About the role

Join SA Pathology and play an important role in supporting research that improves healthcare outcomes across South Australia. Working closely with the Director, Research and Innovation, you will coordinate research governance, grants, projects and policy activities that enable high-quality research across the organisation. Through your analytical skills, initiative and attention to detail, you will help drive strategic research initiatives and support a culture of research excellence.

Working with researchers, Local Health Network Research Offices, Universities, Medical Research Institutes and other stakeholders, you will facilitate the progression of research activities from application through to completion. This includes supporting grant administration, research approvals, committee processes, and requests for testing services, data and biospecimen access, while maintaining accurate research records and contributing to effective systems and processes that strengthen SA Pathology's research environment.

About You

You'll bring strong coordination skills, sound research governance knowledge and a proactive approach to supporting high-quality outcomes. You will have:

• Strong communication, organisation and prioritisation skills
• Experience managing complex administration, information and data
• Sound research governance and compliance knowledge in Australia
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel and information systems

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. 

Application Information:

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position. 

Job ref: 948836

Enquiries to:

Bernadette Swart

Email: ***************@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Wednesday, 16th September 2026

Attachments

 948836 - RD for Research and Policy Officer.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

Applications close: 16/09/2026 11:55 PM

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.