Population Health Research Lead

About this role

• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Murray Bridge • MeS4 | Medical Scientist Level 4 | $122,752.00 p.a. to $141,319.00 p.a. • Full time | Ongoing Permanent • Eligibility: Open to Everyone About the Role: Join us as a Population Health Data Research Scientist and lead innovative, data-driven research that improves health outcomes and informs clinical practice, service planning and policy. Working with complex health data and advanced analytical methods, you'll have the autonomy to deliver high-impact research, collaborate with multidisciplinary experts, secure competitive funding, and translate evidence into meaningful change that benefits communities. What We're Looking For: Essential Criteria • PhD in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics or a related discipline. • Demonstrated expertise leading complex, data-driven research projects, including funding acquisition and publication. • Advanced knowledge of epidemiology, biostatistics, population health analytics, data linkage and large health datasets. • Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills, with proficiency in statistical software and stakeholder engagement. • Strong understanding of research governance, ethics, data privacy, quality, safety and person-centred care principles. Desired Criteria • Knowledge of rural healthcare and research, including rural and/or Aboriginal population health. • Experience analysing complex multimorbidity health datasets. • Postgraduate qualification in clinical research or a related clinical field. About Us The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN. • We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role. • Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments. • Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety. • Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. • Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support • Join RMCLHN's Corporate and Administration Professionals Team (video) Applicant Information SA Health is 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, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence. We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements. Check(s) • DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) • National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) • Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Job ref : 938426 Enquiries Amy Mendham Senior Scientist in Research Phone: 85952976 E-mail: Amy.Mendham@sa.gov.au Application Closing Date 05 August 2026 - 11.55PM Attachments MeS4 - Population Health Data Research Scientist - RACE - Role Description.pdf About Murray Bridge Factsheet.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines --> -->