Research Ethics and Governance Officer - [Archived Advertisement]

Benefits of working with us:

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Salary packaging options – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal entertainment + Novated leasing for eligible employees
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Selection Criteria:

1. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent experience in a previous research ethics or governance role.
2. Demonstrated broad understanding of the health and medical research environment in NSW and Australia.
3. Sound understanding of legislation, codes and guidelines relevant to research ethics and governance, in particular the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007), the Privacy Act (1988) and supplementary guidelines, the Human Tissue Act (1983) and the Therapeutic Goods Act (1989).
4. Demonstrated ability to interpret legal documents and draft complex documents related to research activities.
5. High level understanding of university, hospital and government research environments and processes.
6. Highly developed and effective communication, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
7. Demonstrated effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload to meet conflicting deadlines.
8. Demonstrated experience in using Microsoft Office applications (including Word, Excel and Publisher), online databases for research data management and web-based applications.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Marie-Helene Le Bechennec on Marie.LeBechennec@health.nsw.gov.au

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

All Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant.

Category A workers and new recruits who are non-compliant with seasonal influenza vaccination or have a medical contraindication to influenza vaccinations must comply with all other infection control risk reduction strategies as directed while working in a Category A position.

SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients, and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.

Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to: SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au