Position Details
* Fixed Term for 1 Year | Full-Time (part-time negotiable)
* Higher Education Officer Level 6 | $92,287 - $98,398 p.a.
* Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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College of Medicine and Public Health
At the College of Medicine and Public Health, we deliver clinical, population and lab-based research, integrated teaching programs and high-quality clinical services. Our footprint reaches out from our world class teaching hospital at the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia to multiple rural clinical locations all the way to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Our research and teaching equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and truly advance health outcomes. It is at the heart of everything we do.
About the Role
As a Research Officer (Nurse) within the FHMRI Eye & Vision Program, you will play a key role in supporting the PROGRESSA glaucoma study through participant recruitment, sample collection, and ophthalmic assessments. Working with broad direction, you will independently manage day‐to‐day research tasks across clinical environments while ensuring accurate data collection and strong patient care. This role also supports emerging research examining cardiovascular risk factors and involves engaging with a large cohort of older Australians.
Responsibilities
* Recruit and consent study participants, collect blood and saliva samples, and obtain personal and clinical information
* Conduct ophthalmic screening procedures such as visual acuity testing, retinal imaging and visual field assessments (training provided)
* Attend ophthalmic clinics to support participant recruitment and transport biological samples as required
* Accurately enter and maintain detailed research data, and assist with preliminary data analysis under supervision
Through directly contributing to the strategic driver of research that matters, this role supports pioneering ophthalmic research that improves lives and advances Flinders' mission to change 10 million lives for the better.
About You
You bring strong clinical expertise, well‐developed patient care skills and a commitment to high‐quality research. With excellent communication, organisation and data management capabilities, you work confidently both independently and within multidisciplinary teams. Your ability to prioritise, problem‐solve and uphold confidentiality ensures you thrive in a dynamic research environment while supporting meaningful health outcomes.
Qualifications
* A relevant degree and current AHPRA nursing registration, with demonstrated experience in taking blood samples
* Strong patient care skills and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with professionalism
* Competence using digital systems for data entry, management and analysis, supported by clear written and verbal communication skills
* Effective organisational skills, including initiative, prioritisation, problem‐solving and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
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
* Wide range of professional development activities and services
* We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
* Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).
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.
* Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
* It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working with Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA).
How to Apply and Information
* 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.
* For more information regarding this position, please contact Thi Thi Nguyen or Karli Goodwin.
Certification
Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 26 Mar 2026
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.
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