Senior Scientific Officer

JR0000016936 - Senior Scientific Officer

• Fixed Term until 5 March 2027 | Full-Time
• Higher Education Officer Level 7 | $102,589 - $113,561 p.a.
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Role

Join the International Centre for Point-of-Care Testing (ICPOCT), a globally recognised leader in point-of-care testing research, education and service delivery. As the Senior Scientific Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery and ongoing development of the Northern Territory Point-of-Care Testing Program, working closely with health services, research partners and multidisciplinary teams. This position combines scientific leadership, project coordination, staff supervision and research activities to improve access to quality healthcare, particularly in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and rural and remote settings. The position also includes potential travel requirements, including visits to rural and remote communities and healthcare services across the Northern Territory, to support program implementation, stakeholder engagement and training activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the delivery of point-of-care testing programs, including training, quality management, competency assessments and technical support for health professionals across participating sites via email and a telephone support line (M-F 9am-5pm).
• Coordinating program activities and logistics, including stakeholder engagement, device deployment, service improvement initiatives and committee participation to ensure successful program outcomes.
• Contributing to research activities through data analysis, reporting, publications and the evaluation of clinical, operational and cost-benefit outcomes.
• Provide leadership and day-to-day supervision of scientific and administrative staff, supporting performance, development and operational excellence across the program.

This position makes a significant contribution to Flinders University's strategic vision of changing 10 million lives, Every One Matters, by 2035 through directly contributing to the strategic driver of Research that Matters, translating innovative point-of-care testing research into practical healthcare solutions that improve access, quality of care and health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people living in rural and remote regions.

About You

You are an experienced health science professional with a strong background in pathology and point-of-care testing, coupled with a passion for improving health outcomes in diverse and remote communities. You bring a collaborative leadership style, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage complex projects while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance and service delivery. Your scientific expertise, cultural awareness and commitment to continuous improvement will enable you to make a meaningful contribution to both program delivery and research outcomes.

You will have:

• A degree in a relevant Health Science discipline, with significant experience in pathology testing, quality assurance and/or point-of-care testing delivery and research.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience delivering training, working across diverse cultural settings and supporting quality and accreditation frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience managing time and competing priorities, with the ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement and achieve outcomes against agreed timelines and objectives.
• Proven leadership capabilities, including the ability to guide, support and develop staff while fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.

Flinders University International Centre for Point-of-Care Testing

The Flinders University International Centre for Point-of Care Testing (ICPOCT) is a global leader in point-of-care testing (POCT) and is recognised for expertise in POCT research and teaching, encompassing chronic, acute and infectious diseases. The Centre's research activities have made a significant contribution to increasing access to health care and improving health outcomes, particularly in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and in rural and remote settings nationally and internationally.

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
• Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders staff wellbeing program
• Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards.
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gymand childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).
• Recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice

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.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

How to Apply and Information

• To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR0000016936 Senior Scientific Officer
• You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document. This should be no more than 3 pages, and address the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• Flinders University is committed to providing an environment where staff with disability are valued, supported and encouraged, and can, as far as practicably possible, participate fully and independently in the life of the University. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, including being accompanied by an accredited assistance animal with public access rights as per the Disability Policy, please advise the contact the Recruitment Team so that we can make appropriate arrangements through ••••@flinders.edu.au or call 08 •••• •383.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Karen Thompson.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Tuesday, 25 August 2026.

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.