Research Quality & Integrity Advisor

Reference Number:  1759
Category:  Research
Department:  Office for Research

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and  research across three 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 Discovery & Innovation Unit 

 

The Discovery & Innovation Unit (D&I), formerley known as the Office for Research, is recognised as the hub for research and development at Austin Health. D&I is responsible for establishing and monitoring the operational excellence and compliance of research activities at the Austin Health precinct and its collaborators.

 

About the role

 

The role of D&I is highly specialised requiring advanced knowledge, comprehensive understanding, training and relevant skills to recognise and review research with foresight into shaping the future of translational research. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Quality & Integrity Advisor to join the Strategy team. This role will enable the Discovery & Innovation Unit to operate and effectively support and influence research quality, research accreditation, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation and management and assurance to research staff conducting research at Austin Health and across the Austin Health & Mercy Health & Education Precinct.

 

About you

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 will have at least a Bachelor’s qualification in Science with some relevant experience within a complex accreditation and/or research professional setting such as tertiary sector and public health organisations.

 

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 benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
  • 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

 

Inclusion at Austin Health

We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTIQA+, and people of any age.

 

Work with us!

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application as applicants may be contacted prior to the 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, we welcome you to contact the hiring manager.

 

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Click here to view the position description for further details.

 

Application closing date: 10 October 2024.