Position Details
Fixed Term – 2 Years | Part-Time at 0.5FTE – 0.8FTE (negotiable)
Higher Education Officer Level 5 | $82,657 - $91,222 p.a.
Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI)
Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI) is dedicated to advancing health through innovation. We champion cutting-edge ideas—whether it’s pioneering research practices, new ways to support researchers, or strategies to optimise health services.
Our work is deeply collaborative. We partner with health practitioners, patients, and a global network of disciplines, universities, and organisations. Researchers at FHMRI are supported by experts in methodology, consumer engagement, and data analytics, with access to world-class facilities and a vibrant community of like-minded professionals.
About the Role
Join the FHMRI Sleep Health team within the College of Medicine and Public Health to support world-leading research into sleep and sleep disorders. As a Clinical Trials Research Assistant, you will play a vital role in the smooth operation of clinical trials and sleep research studies aimed at improving identification and treatments for sleep disorders. Working under general direction, you’ll assist investigators with participant recruitment, data collection, and laboratory operations, while ensuring compliance with research protocols and ethical standards.
Recruit and schedule study participants, manage logistics, and arrange participant payments.
Operate advanced sleep laboratory equipment safely and effectively.
Assist with data collection, record experimental details, and support analysis.
Provide research administration support, including coordinating meetings, monitoring budgets, and maintaining trial equipment.
About You
You are a motivated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for sleep and respiratory research. You thrive in a collaborative environment, can work independently, and have strong communication and organisational skills to support complex clinical trials.
Degree in a relevant science field (e.g., medical sciences, psychology) or equivalent experience.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a research team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
Interest in sleep and respiratory disorders, with experience in clinical or laboratory settings desirable.
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
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 Andrew Vakulin
Certification
Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
02 Dec 2025At 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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