Cardiology Research Fellow - SALHN

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre– Cardiology
• Total Indicative Remuneration: $117,483 - $183,357 MDP2, Contract Until January 2028, 22 Hours Per Week

Contribute to Cardiology's Future | Research Fellow, SALHN

This part-time Cardiology Research Fellow position at Flinders Medical Centre offers an exceptional opportunity to advance cardiovascular research while developing clinical expertise in South Australia's leading healthcare network. You will collaborate with renowned cardiologists on innovative research projects and clinical trials that directly impact patient outcomes across the region. 

About the role: 

Reporting to the Network Director and the Director of Cardiology Research, this role is a research position within the Cardiology Department, Flinders Medical Centre. The objective of this position is to provide training and experience in management and participation in Clinical Trials across the spectrum of Cardiology. 

Duties for the role will include:

• Ensure Clinical trials are encouraged within the Cardiology Department,
• Recruit patients into a broad spectrum of Cardiology Clinical Trials,
• Ensure the ethical involvement of patients in clinical trials,
• Ensure the provision of high-quality professional medical care to patients in Clinical trials,
• Conduct Cardiology outpatients particularly for trial patients and provision of timely communication to General Practitioners and other referring physicians,
• Assist in the organisation and efficient management of cardiovascular diseases,
• Function in accordance with the vision, mission objectives, by laws and policies of the Hospital and assist with the implementation of the Hospital’s Business Plan as requested

About you:

• Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent,
• Registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with General Registration,
• Demonstrated ability and interest in clinical research,
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and Ethical Conduct, and an understanding of, experience in, and ability to manage to the spirit and principles of the Premier’s Safety Commitment and the legislative requirements of the Occupational Health Safety and Welfare Act, utilising AS/NZS 4360 Risk Management, or to an equivalent set of standards,
• Proven clinical skills to enable work in general Cardiology and coronary care,
• Comprehensive understanding of the role of a Cardiology Physician in a teaching Hospital environment,
• Experience in cardiac investigations including ECG reporting, Holter monitor reporting,
• Documented experience in providing echocardiographic services including; Transthoracic echo consistent with CSANZ criteria for Advanced Trainees,
• Experience in Cardiovascular Medicine and teaching in Public Hospitals,
• Clinical and basic research experience

Want To Know More? Contact: Chelsea Iannone, Operations Manager - Cardiology, (08) 8404 2010, Chelsea.Iannone@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 6 September 2026

Attachments:

• MDP2 Cardiology Research Fellow- Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• Note: The Indicative Total Remuneration is inclusive of Award salary, Superannuation, and other monetary benefits.  We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job ref: 946154