• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary  ASO-2  $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time

About the Role

Are you ready to support groundbreaking research through your financial expertise? As a Finance Officer in the Research Finance team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective delivery of financial performance monitoring, reporting, and analysis. Working closely with the Research Financial Advisor, you’ll provide vital assistance in managing financial operations that support innovative and impactful research projects.

In this role, you’ll also contribute to budget development, assist in driving financial improvements, and take part in ad hoc project work that enhances the financial health of our research initiatives. This is your opportunity to bring your analytical skills and passion for precision to a dynamic team making a difference in the research community.

About You

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and motivated professional to join our team as a Finance Officer. To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• Effective Communication and Teamwork: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team and respond to client enquiries promptly and professionally.
• Technical and Analytical Skills: Solid numerical reasoning, analytical ability, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access, with a focus on accuracy and thoroughness.
• Problem-Solving and Adaptability: Capacity to collate and analyse financial information, develop practical solutions, and adapt to changing work requirements with flexibility and enthusiasm.
• Commitment to Excellence: A proactive and motivated approach, with dedication to Equal Opportunity, Work Health & Safety, and delivering high-quality, client-focused services.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families. 
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 906318

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm  Friday 27 June 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 906318 ASO2 Research Finance Officer.pdf

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