Research Governance Lead

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Swinburne University of Technology Full time

Swinburne University of Technology has an ambitious goal of growth in research performance and impact, as set out in its 2025 Research Strategy.

As part of this agenda, a strong research culture built on the ethical conduct of research, integrity and good governance is essential.

This position is instrumental in enhancing the University's administration of clinical research governance and implementing efficient research governance processes to support the university's research endeavors effectively.


The Research Governance Lead at Swinburne University, reporting to the Manager of Research Ethics, Integrity, Governance, and Biosafety, is a critical position responsible for upholding ethical standards and research integrity within the University community.

Working within the Research Ethics, Integrity, and Biosafety (REIB) Team under Swinburne Research Services, this role involves integrating best practices in clinical research governance and overseeing governance programs, policies, and initiatives.

The Research Governance Lead collaborates with various stakeholders, including academic and professional staff, research students, and external partners, to promote a culture of robust governance.


Operating under broad direction and in collaboration with key university divisions such as Legal Services, Governance and Assurance, Graduate Research, and ethics committee secretariats, the Research Governance Lead ensures the university's compliance with internal, government, and funder policies related to clinical trial research and broader clinical research governance.

Further information regarding the role can be found in the attached position description.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

  • Excellent project management, organisational and problem-solving skills to deliver effective and timely outcomes
  • Extensive experience in an Ethics/Governance Office or in a clinical trial environment
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise significant judgement in relation to key decisions related to good governance, and to provide sound advice and commentary on issues
  • Sound understanding of relevant industry standards, codes, and governance guidelines related to human clinical trials management and clinical research more broadly

Qualifications

  • Tertiary qualification and extensive relevant experience or combination of relevant experience and/or education/training in clinical research governance

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges.

With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university - one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it.

We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

  • Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
  • Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
  • Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
  • Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice
The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.


If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click 'apply' and you will be redirected to Swinburne's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.


Applications Close:
Thursday 18th April 2024, 5pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Equity and Diversity

Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives.

For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

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