Four Fields of Enquiry Employment Register

Do you want to be part of an implementation, improvement or research program that has a purpose?

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) provides a wide range of health care services across the Southern Metropolitan Adelaide, including Flinders Medical Centre and Noarlunga Hospital.

Services we provide in the region include accident and emergency, day and inpatient surgery, aboriginal health, obstetric services, community health and aged care services. 

We employ over 8000 staff across the region in a variety of roles including administrative, allied health, nursing and midwifery, managerial, medical, operational, research and support staff.   These dedicated staff provide high quality patient care, education, research and health promoting services to ensure the local community are healthy, enjoy a great quality of life and experience a safe, contemporary and sustainable healthcare system. 

SALHN is currently seeking expressions of interests to our Four Fields of Enquiry Employment Register.

We have a range of grant funded and fixed term opportunities for different disciplines across Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN). The Four Fields of Enquiry will drive a culture of questioning and capability building in research, implementation and continuous improvement at SALHN.

We are seeking people that have qualifications and experience conducting any of the following duties:

• Clinical Research
• Continuous Improvement
• Implementation Science
• Data Analysis
• Laboratory Discovery Science

These positions are available for ALL applicants who are:

• existing SA Government employees
• not currently employed by SA Government
• on the SA Public Sector Aboriginal Employment Register.

Please specify your area of expertise and experience on your application. Applicants will be contacted as opportunities arise over this advertising period.

Please note these roles are short term opportunities in SALHN and are linked to specific grants and funds. If the role funding is suspended the incumbent will be given 4 weeks’ notice of termination.

Want To Know More? Contact: Karen Saxty - Director Research Operations, (08) 8204 6453, Karen.Saxty@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 30th August 2026 

Attachments:

• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• 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.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job ref: 910190