Summary

Full-Time, 2-Year Contract

At the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), we are committed to achieving innovative, ground-breaking health and medical research that fundamentally improves the quality of life for all people.

The SAHMRI Women and Kids (SWK) Theme aims to improve the health and wellbeing of women and families to enable children to reach their full potential by assisting access to quality health care. Within SWK the Aboriginal Families and Communities Health Research Alliance (ACRA) brings together researchers, Aboriginal community members, policymakers, and service providers to facilitate community-driven, culturally respectful research to benefit the intergenerational health of Aboriginal families and communities.

Working as part of a larger research team, the Project Coordinator will assist the study leadership by playing a key role in establishing, implementing, overseeing, and monitoring the ongoing success of this complex multi-disciplinary program across Adelaide (metro and regional) areas. The successful applicant will need to work closely and attentively and manage relationships with multiple stakeholders including grant investigators, research teams, support personnel, steering committees, community groups and organisations, study participants and families, and other relevant stakeholders across South Australia (SA).  The position will work under the guidance of a research manager and grant investigators to ensure ongoing success and stakeholder engagement in the project through multiple phases and successful provision of all deliverables.

The role is based in SA and will require some travel to regional areas, to monitor and strengthen relationships and attend national network development meetings. The position will report directly to ACRA Leadership, and is a fixed term, full-time appointment for up 2 years.

About the role

Key responsibilities

  • Provide leadership, coordination, and oversight of the Care and Connect project, across a range of research activities (including project management, ethics and governance management, grant reporting, translation activities).
  • Demonstrate comprehensive study knowledge and insight to proactively identify and rectify issues alongside the research leadership team.
  • Production of high-quality research documentation, including Study Protocols, Study Operational Procedures and reports for internal and external utilisation.
  • Support SAHMRI Women and Kids research objectives across multiple sites in accordance with study protocols and targets and with successful adherence to SAHMRI Accord Principals, GCP and HREC requirements.
  • Maintain good working relationships with study participants, research and medical staff and other external stakeholders.

About You:

The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes:

  • Qualifications in public health, psychology, business or other appropriate disciplines , and / or equivalent relevant experience in a work environment is highly desirable. Experience working with Aboriginal organisations and/or people is preferred. Working in a research environment or exposure to research is essential.
  • Experience working in public health and/or health services research
  • Support SAHMRI’s commitment to reconciliation and acknowledge the importance of working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
  • Experience with project planning and management of research processes
  • Demonstrates personal qualities of leadership, teamwork, innovation, and commitment to collaborative work practices
  • Exceptional organisational and time management skills including the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet both varied and fixed deadlines
  • Self-motivated with demonstrated capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, establishing rapport efficiently and effectively with colleagues, research participants, collaborating organisations and other stakeholders

Special Requirements

  • Some out of hours work and interstate travel may be required.
  • DCSI Employment Screening will be required.
  • SAHMRI is required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy for SAHMRI employees carrying out work in any SA Health Facility.
    • Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values and our institute is dedicated to grow a culture that pursues, enables and demands research excellence. We are proud of the work we do and work hard as a team to make a positive difference to the community.  Our values of excellence, innovation, courage, integrity and teamwork are what help us achieve our goals. If these are also your values and goals, apply today.

As a not-for-profit organisation, SAHMRI employees can access salary packaging options up to $15,900. Salary packaging lets you pay for things like the everyday costs of living with money from your salary before tax. This reduces your taxable income, meaning you could pay less tax and take home more of what you earn. For more information on salary packaging please see the Maxxia website.

For a copy of the position description, please click here.

For more information, please contact Beth Kean at beth.kean@sahmri.com

Applications close: 14 July 2025

Previously Applicants need not apply

Applications may close earlier than advertised if a suitable candidate is identified prior to the close date.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply

Applications close Monday, 14 July 2025

Contact beth.kean@sahmri.com

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