Clinical Bioinformatician

Palliative Care SA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options up to $9,010

Additional $2,650 for meal and enterta

Professional development support

Annual leave benefits

Job summary

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) in Adelaide is seeking a Clinical Bioinformatician to apply genomic and computational skills to pathogen genomics within the Public Health and Epidemiology Laboratory. You will contribute to sequencing analysis, data interpretation and reporting to clinicians and public health teams.

The role offers opportunities for training, collaboration with experienced colleagues and involvement in innovative methods while supporting staff development and research

Qualifications

• Analytical skills for laboratory data retrieval and processing.
• Knowledge of microbiology and laboratory quality procedures.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to whole genome sequencing and analysis of clinical and epidemiological data.
• Review results for analytical validity and assist in preparing laboratory reports.
• Support diagnostic testing and contribute to development and adoption of new methods.
• Assist in staff training and research to build expertise in microbiology and pathogen genomics.

Skills

Analytical laboratory data handling

Microbiology knowledge

Team communication and collaboration

Education

Medical science qualification meeting NPAAC requirements

Job description

Job no: 952632
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Medical, Pathology, Public Health

Clinical Bioinformatician

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

• SA Pathology – Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
• Salary: MeS1 – $73,533 to $89,764 p.a. + superannuation and salary packaging
• Location: Frome Road, Adelaide
• Permanent full-time position

About the role

Apply your scientific and computing skills to pathogen genomics at SA Pathology. As a Clinical Bioinformatician in the Public Health and Epidemiology Laboratory, you’ll contribute to whole genome sequencing and the analysis of clinical and epidemiological data. Your work will help produce accurate, timely results that support clinicians, infection control teams and public health services.

Working with experienced scientific and medical colleagues, you’ll undertake bioinformatic tasks, review results for analytical validity and help prepare laboratory reports. You’ll also contribute to diagnostic testing and, with supervision, the development and adoption of new methods. The role offers opportunities to support staff training and research while building your expertise in microbiology, infectious diseases and pathogen genomics.

About You

• Hold a medical science qualification meeting NPAAC requirements
• Use laboratory computing, data retrieval and processing skills
• Apply microbiology knowledge and laboratory quality procedures
• Communicate clearly, prioritise work and collaborate with others

You’ll bring experience with analytical laboratory equipment and general pathology laboratory work and be eligible for associate membership of AIMS. Experience in whole genome sequencing and basic bioinformatics is desirable. After appropriate training and competency assessment, you may be required to participate in a 24-hour, seven-day roster, including on-call work. Please refer to the role description for all essential qualification and role requirements.

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options , including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity and inclusion

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

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 reference: 952632

Enquiries to:

Mark Turra, Head of Unit Public Health and Epidemiology
Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Application Closing Date

Tuesday 27 October 2026

Attachments

952632 - RD for Clinical Bioinformatician.pdf

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Advertised: 13 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 27 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time