Hrec Coordinator,

Manage the operations of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) certified Children's Health Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee (CHQ HREC) in accordance with organisational goals and guidelines, the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, and relevant legislation.

About the Children's Health Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee
The Children's Health Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee (CHQ HREC) serves one of Australia's largest research communities, reviewing applications for research studies across all phases of health research.
The CHQ HREC meets every 6 weeks, both in-person or virtually to review and assess the ethical and scientific validity of research applications for studies to be undertaken within Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ) facilities, across Queensland and nationally across Australia.
Role Details

Fostering positive relationships and communication between the HREC and research applicants
Providing high-level advice to HREC staff and child health clinicians and researchers to promote understanding of relevant ethical issues in research governance
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge in the field of human research ethics (particularly in paediatric and child health area) including new developments, legislation, and industry standards
Strategically planning, developing, implementing, maintaining, and reviewing HREC procedures, systems, and policies in association with the CHQ HREC Chairperson, and key stakeholders in CHQHHS, Queensland Health (QH) and nationally
Leading and directing the activities of the HREC office to ensure the workload is managed
Directing administrative activities such as screening and accepting applications; uploading to the research ethics database (AURED) and ensuring that relevant documents are registered and stored securely
Directing the comprehensive maintenance of HREC research files and AURED for each study
Managing the operations of and providing support to the CHQ HREC
Attending and minuting meetings of the HREC
Managing the review of responses to HREC recommendations
Supervising the monitoring of study reporting responsibilities to facilitate the national approach to single ethical review of multicentre research
Undertaking descriptive statistical analysis of research submissions and providing annual reports on the activities of the Committee to the NHMRC, and other external bodies as required, and quarterly reports to CHQ Executive, and CHQHHS Executive Research Directorate

About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)
Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.

Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital ( https://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au/lcch ), Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service ( https://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au/chq/our-services/community-health-services/ ), our Child and Youth Mental Health Service ( https://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au/chq/our-services/mental-health-services/ ), and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.
Inclusion and diversity
To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/system-governance/strategic-direction/plans/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-health-workforce ) and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights ( https://www.forgov.qld.gov.au/humanrights ) and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion.
CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.
Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSS
If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:

Opportunities for professional growth and development
Competitive renumeration
12.75% employer superannuation contribution
17.5% annual leave loading
Salary packaging
Employee wellness and assistance program
Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here ( http://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au/work-for-us/ ).

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