Research Assistant

About This Role

Research Assistant is a grant-funded opportunity for a scientist to contribute to meaningful research within one of South Australia's busiest public health services. The role supports active research projects within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN), contributing to scientific outcomes that underpin the grant programme.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory or field-based scientific investigations in accordance with approved research protocols
• Collect, record, and analyse research data with accuracy and attention to detail
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, findings, and documentation for grant compliance and research governance purposes
• Collaborate with senior researchers and multidisciplinary teams to progress project milestones

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to carry out scientific or research-based tasks under supervision
• Sound data collection, recording, and analytical skills
• Familiarity with research ethics frameworks and laboratory or clinical research environments
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a part-time capacity
• An understanding of, or willingness to learn, SA Health research governance requirements
• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to problem solve, resolve conflicts, and negotiate, including engaging in difficult conversations, whilst building and maintaining relationships
• Ability to effectively manage multiple, diverse, and competing priorities
• Demonstrated resilience within a stressful and complex environment

Benefits

• Superannuation
• Salary sacrifice benefits
• Salary packaging option
• Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas

Important Details

• Schedule: 7.5 hours per week
• Contract: temporary, up to 26 October 2027
• Application deadline: 30 October 2026, 11:55 PM

Application Process

• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check
• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for vulnerable person-related employment
• Immunisation Risk for this position is Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

About the Company

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia, serving over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide. NALHN provides a comprehensive range of high-quality healthcare services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care, rehabilitation, mental health care, and primary health care services. With over 7,000 employees, NALHN operates across multiple sites in Adelaide's north and north-eastern suburbs, including Lyell McEwin Hospital, Modbury Hospital, Mental Health Services, Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Primary Health Care Services, and Primary Health Care Services.