HEO5 $82,922 - $92,203 salary scale per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed Term Part time position for 6 months  

The University of Adelaide is a leading research intensive and teaching university comprising of five faculties, including the
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is comprised of seven schools and a number of disciplines, research centers and institutes. The Faculty is recognised as a world leader in health education and research and our programs are informed by cutting-edge research integrated with high quality learning.

The Adelaide Medical School is the largest school in the University, providing a world-class innovative, collaborative learning environment for students studying translational medicine and research. Adelaide Medical School showcases a vibrant research and research training environment made up of a large team of academics and titleholders, both clinical and nonclinical. The Adelaide Medical School encompasses the departments of Medical Sciences, Medical Specialties, Surgical Specialties and Women’s and Children’s Health.

Working under general direction, the Research Officer provides individual dietary counselling and lifestyle advice to participants enrolled in a number of clinical trials and providing technical support to the team to ensure integrity of the dietary information provision.

To be successful you will need: 

• Extensive experience in individual dietary counselling
• Evidence of advising of health diet and weight loss
• Proficiency in clinical trials for medical research
• Familiarity with laboratory management and safety procedures
• High level written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines with an ability to prioritise tasks
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite

Desirable:

• Knowledge of scientific and medical terminology
• Experience working with women of reproductive age including pregnant women in clinical trials
• Qualified Dietician

Qualification/s:

• Completion of a relevant degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training

This position requires a valid Working with Children Check

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-caliber people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centers, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

Learn more at: health.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, Sunday 3 August 2025.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Megan Mitchell
Clinical Research Manager
Adelaide Medical School
P: +61 8 8313 1389
E: megan.mitchell@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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