Department for Health and Wellbeing – Clinical System Support & Improvement – South Australian Medical Education and Training (SA MET) Unit and Office for Research Salary: $85,790 to $95,413 – ASO5 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 28 August 2026 (with possibility of extension) Overview: The Research and Ethics Policy Officer will undertake the role of Executive Officer to the SA Department for Health and Wellbeing Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC), including organising full and executive sub-group HREC meetings and preparation of agendas for distribution to HREC members; taking minutes; and preparing correspondence. The Research Ethics and Policy Officer will also assist in the development of research and research related policy documents and provide of advice on research policy, strategy and research ethics and governance matters consistent with Government policy and departmental strategic directions. The Research and Ethics Policy Officer will develop and maintain close working relationships with other officers in SA Health, the Local Health Networks, other government agencies and key community stakeholder organisations. SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQASB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence. We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best. The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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 appropriate immunisation requirements. Job ref: 927535 Criminal History Screening Requirement A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment) Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact) SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Enquiries Ben Shores Director, South Australian Medical Education and Training / Office for Research, Phone: 8226 7230 E-mail: ben.shores@sa.gov.au Application Closing Date Wednesday, 4 February 2026 – 11:55PM Attachments 927535 - Research and Ethics Policy Officer - Role Description.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines