"Research Officer (Nurse)"

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.

• 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.

• 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).

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

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 26 Mar 2026