Research Governance Officer

Description:

#522642 Research Governance Officer

Department of Medical Administration

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Fixed-Term Part Time

Fixed-Term (12 months) Part Time, non-recurrent funding.
28 hours per week/0.7FTE
Salary Classification: Health Services Manager, Level 1.
Remuneration: $41.14-$54.74 per hour + superannuation + leave loading.
About the role

The Research Governance Officer is responsible for the development and implementation of a wide range of policies and procedures relating to the governance of research at Calvary Mater Newcastle.

To click here to learn more about the important role of our Research Governance group.

Your main duties will include:
Making recommendations for the authorisation/non-authorisation of research applications. The Research Governance Officer monitors the research budget and financial contracts and records to ensure that the needs of Calvary Mater Newcastle (CMN) are met. Provide input, interpret, monitor and evaluate risk and risk-management mechanisms such as research contracts, reporting processes including study milestones and safety reporting.
To implement a program for monitoring research conducted within CMN, including on-site audits.
Embed the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework and assist with research related activities during Hospital accreditation.
Implement NSW Ministry of Health led initiatives and operate within mandatory national and NSW Ministry of Health research support systems.
About you
Ability to work autonomously and be part of a team.
Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent, relevant experience.
Demonstrated broad understanding of the health and medical research environment in NSW and Australia.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and consultative skills and demonstrated capacity to manage sensitive issues.
Detailed understanding of the research ethics and governance processes and how they related to different types of research.
Demonstrated high level capacity to use office computing applications including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
Sound understanding of the legislation, codes and guidelines relevant to clinical and research ethics, and in particular the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, relevant privacy acts and guidelines, the Human Tissue Act, and the Therapeutic Goods Act as it relates to the use of medications in human research.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships including those with senior management and other key internal and external stakeholders.
For further information please contact Christian Gericke, Director of Health Research and Translation at Christian.Gericke@calvarymater.org.au

WHY JOIN US?

CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:

Fitness Passport.
Gender Neutral parental leave
Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
Superannuation contributions at 11%
ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
Novated leasing available for eligible employees
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!

HOW DO YOU APPLY?

Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
Attach a current resume.
Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)

Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:
As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.