Summary
Part-Time to Full-Time (0.8FTE-1.0FTE), 12-Month 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 Kid’s Theme are seeking a highly motivated Graduate Project Officer to join the Omega-3 team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate who enjoys making things run smoothly and wants to get involved in meaningful research. You’ll support day-to-day administration, including scheduling, meeting logistics, travel, and ordering, while also contributing to research activities such as data collection, literature reviews, reporting, and publications. It’s a hands-on role where you’ll help keep projects on track while building experience across research, clinical trials, and translation initiatives aimed at improving maternal and neonatal health and embedding research into healthcare practice and policy.
About the role
Key responsibilities include:
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Provide day-to-day admin and operational support for the team
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Help plan, coordinate, and report on project activities
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Manage meeting logistics, documentation, and travel
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Support lab operations by ordering equipment and supplies
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Assist with stakeholder engagement, events, and communications
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Coordinate logistics and provide secretariat support for events, committees, and working groups
About You
The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes:
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A recent graduate (within 2 years) in health, biomedical science, or a related field
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Strong communication and organisation skills, with great attention to detail
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Proficient in Microsoft Office and open to learning new systems
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A team player with a proactive mindset and a genuine interest in supporting work that improves health outcomes
Special Requirements
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Some out of hours’ work may be required.
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DCSI Employment Screening may be required.
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Travel between SAHMRI sites may be required.
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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.
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Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)
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 Ecushla Linedale at Ecushla.Linedale@sahmri.com
Applications close: Friday 2nd May 2025
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
