Compliance and Policy Officer

2 weeks ago

Elizabeth, Australia The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research Full time
Job Title

Compliance and Policy Officer

Job Description:


An excellent opportunity is available for a Compliance and Policy Officer to join the Governance, Risk and Compliance department at Australia's pre-eminent biomedical research institute.

About the Position


The Compliance and Policy Officer works within the Governance, Risk and Compliance team to provide strategic and high-quality oversight of WEHI's compliance obligations.


The Compliance and Policy Officer has the overall responsibility for supporting WEHI in the oversight of compliance matters, developing a Compliance Framework, and implementing a Compliance Management Strategy.


The Compliance and Policy Officer will work closely with the Corporate Counsel, Risk Manager, Head Governance, Risk and Compliance, the broader GRC team, professional staff and academic staff to manage compliance risk and promote good governance and compliance obligations across WEHI.

Key Responsibilities

As the Compliance and Policy Officer, you will support the Corporate Counsel to provide strategic and high-level advice in relation to compliance matters

You will also:

  • Develop and implement WEHI's compliance roadmap to advance compliance across the Institute. Review and identify compliance gaps and determine compliance priorities.
  • Support the implementation of WEHI's GRC solution and maintain WEHI's compliance register. Participate as directed in compliance selfassessments, including development of work programs, collection and filing of evidence and testing of WEHI's internal controls.
  • Support WEHI divisions to review and develop policies and procedures consistent with their compliance obligations. Establish and/or build on existing policy governance and processes to provide a consistent approach to compliance management.
  • Provide advice and direction on compliance obligations in accordance with internal and government policies. Where required, support the development of external submissions and reports on WEHI's behalf, such as WEHI's Modern Slavery Statement.
  • Interact on a daily basis with the GRC team and Institute researchers, including laboratory heads and division heads, to provide advice on compliance issues.
  • Deliver training to WEHI staff and students and promote a compliance culture and awareness of compliance issues.
  • Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with WEHI staff, other academic organisations, industry, and government.
  • Assist in developing a culture of transparency and cooperation between WEHI's divisions and their partners.
  • Identify and assist with management of conflicts of interest across WEHI.
Selection Criteria

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

  • Degree qualifications in law, policy or a related field and/or accredited compliance training.
  • Experience within a complex, highly regulated organisation.
  • Experience in writing and managing policies and procedures.
  • Outstanding analytical, conceptual, problem solving and project management skills, with a strong understanding of the impact of regulatory compliance obligations.

Desirable Knowledge and Skills:

  • Experience working in the medical research sector and/or a charitable organisation will be highly desirable, as will an understanding of corporate governance for companies limited by guarantee.
  • Strong competency with the Microsoft 365 suite of programs (SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)

Personal Qualities:

  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team.
  • Ability to work with stakeholders including scientists, lawyers, external advisors, senior management, external partners.
  • Ability to act with mínimal supervision.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and effective time management skills.
  • Strong technical, conceptual, and analytical skills coupled with a strong commercial acumen.
Terms of Appointment

This position is an ongoing role in a full/part time capacity. Salary is Research Employee Level 7 ($97, $106, Up to 17% superannuation and very attractive salary packaging options are available.

General enquiries can be directed to Jess Hartley

A position description is available

here

How to Apply

Application Closing Date: 28 March 2024

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