Senior Genomics Research Coordinator

Position Details

• Fixed Term until December 2026 | Full-Time (0.75FTE with Flinders University | 0.25FTE with SAGC)

• Flinders University: Higher Education Officer Level 7 | $100,233 - $110,954 pro rata

• South Australian Genomics Centre: $100,233 - $110,954 pro rata

• Location: Bedford Park & SAHMRI / Kaurna Country

• Flinders University Position Description

• SAGC Position Description

This is a jointly funded 1 FTE role: 0.75 FTE with Flinders University and 0.25 FTE with South Australian Genomics Centre (SAGC), which is based at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI). The successful candidate will therefore have employment agreements with both Flinders University and SAGC.

About the Role

The Senior Genomics Research Coordinator plays a pivotal role in leading and advancing the South Australian Genomics Centre’s (SAGC) quality management system (QMS), ensuring alignment with NATA accreditation standards and compliance with ISO/IEC 17025. A key focus of the role is to drive the expansion of accreditation to include ISO/IEC 15189 for medical testing, reinforcing the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of genomic services delivered to researchers across South Australia and beyond.

Operating under broad direction, this position champions a culture of continuous improvement and regulatory excellence. It is responsible for identifying and implementing process enhancements within the genomics laboratory to optimise operational efficiency, reduce risk, and maintain consistently high-quality service delivery.

Working across multiple projects, the Senior Genomics Research Coordinator must demonstrate strong organisational, collaboration, and time-management skills. A sound understanding of current genomics technologies and next-generation sequencing is essential to support the delivery of services within a robust quality framework that meets both industry standards and stakeholder expectations.

About You

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• A bachelor’s degree with Honours or higher in a relevant field such as Molecular Biology, Genomics, Laboratory Science, or Quality Management.

• Experience working within genomics facility settings and understanding their operational context.

• Demonstrated expertise in managing audits, implementing corrective actions, and driving quality improvement initiatives.

• Additional qualifications in quality management systems (e.g., ISO standards, auditing)

• Experience contributing to the development or implementation of ISO 15189 accreditation scope
   

Flinders University College of Medicine and Public Health 

At the College of Medicine and Public Health, we deliver clinical, population and lab-based research, integrated teaching programs and high-quality clinical services. Our footprint reaches out from our world class teaching hospital at the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia to multiple rural clinical locations all the way to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Our research and teaching equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and truly advance health outcomes. It is at the heart of everything we do.

South Australian Genomics Centre (SAGC)

The South Australian Genomics Centre (SAGC) is a multi-institutional, national genomics facility that is supported by Government of South Australia and Bioplatforms Australia (BPA) through the Australian Government’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS). The SAGC has consolidated genomics and bioinformatics expertise in the state, with a group of genomics and bioinformatics staff working side-by-side to deliver innovative genomics and bioinformatics solutions across all areas of genomics research, including agriculture, healthcare and ecology. The SAGC is headquartered in the iconic South Australian Health and Medical Research (SAHMRI) building in the Adelaide CBD. Its Flinders Node is located in the new Health and Medical Research Building (HMRB) as the centrepiece of the Flinders Village development. This role is primarily based at the Flinders campus.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options

• Flexible working arrangements

• Wide range of professional development activities and services

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff

• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).
   

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy 
   

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit your CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Andrew Blyth or Sen Wang

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan

• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

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