Ethics, Integrity & Governance Advisor
- Full time role
- Austin Hospital, 145 Studley Road Heidelberg location
- $74,448.40 base + salary packaging + super
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across many campuses in the northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the department
The Discovery and Innovation Unit is responsible for establishing and monitoring the operational excellence and compliance of research activities at the Austin Health precinct and its collaborators. The Unit administers processes, systems, guidance and support for research professionals conducting research. The Unit is a crucial conduit between risk owners and functions on a risk-based monitoring approach by identifying and mitigating risks, trends and opportunities for improvement.
About the role
The Ethics & Governance Advisor reports to the Ethics, Integrity & Governance Operations Team Leader and is critical to operational function of the Discovery & Innovation Unit (D&I).
The operational functions that support:
- First level advice for key research stakeholders and Ethics & Governance Committees on all matters pertaining to ethics, governance, operations, integrity and biosafety. This includes but is not limited to providing advice around project design, conducting research, and training to embed new practices via continuous improvement methodologies.
- Under the direction of Associate Director of Operations, lead continuous improvement stakeholder meetings and implementation using Agile methodology.
- In consultation with line manager and Researchers, manage pre and post approval requirements for ethical review and site-specific authorisation of research applications across human, animal and genetically modified organisms.
- Oversee the creation of agendas, minutes, advice, and pre-review of items sent to the Ethics & Governance Committees for review.
About you
As the Ethics & Governance Advisor, you will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.
To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:
- Bachelor’s degree or post-graduation degree in biomedical sciences. Candidates with a PhD and/or research experience are encouraged to apply.
- Experience in the interpretation and application of human research and legislation.
- Experience in the review and interpretation of research projects and research agreements.
- Experience in preparing and managing research projects, including design, tracking and post-approval requirements (such as safety, annual and final reports).
- Experience in writing clear, concise procedures and guidelines.
- Demonstrated skills and experience, including timely, efficient and effective minute-taking and record- keeping.
- Demonstrated ability and performance in data collection, analysis, interpretation and report writing.
- Track record in customer service including excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven time management skills.
- Proven ability to work in a team where knowledge and experience is shared across areas of expertise.
Our Benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
- Mentoring and career development opportunities
- Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists
Work with us!
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Renata Phyland, renata.phyland@austin.org.au.
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: Sunday 9 June 2025
