Ethics Research Assistant

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time

Organisation: Monash Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial, Education and Training, Health and Allied Health, Research, Family Violence Workers, Medical, Nursing

Reference: 59330

**About Monash Health**

**About Us**

The Haematology Research Unit delivers Clinical Trials for Monash Health Haematology patients, ranging from Phase 1 to Phase 4 studies. We have in excess of 70 active clinical trials, and continue to grow in size. We are a dynamic unit and we pride ourselves in the quality of care we deliver to our patients.

**About the Role**

The purpose of the position is to effectively and efficiently facilitate the Governance and Ethical approval of clinical trials within the Haematology Research Unit during both the pre-approval phase and post-approval phase for each study. The successful applicant will ideally have experience in Human Clinical Research Ethics and Governances processes and have an in depth understanding of Good Clinical Practices as set out by the International Conference on Harmonisation. The Ethics Research Assistant works in conjunction with other members of the Haematology Research Unit. A strong collaboration between the unit, the trial sponsors, and Monash Health is required in planning and implementing trials to ensure the best possible care for trial patients.

This position is being offered as a 2, or possibly 3, day per week (16 or 24 hour per week, Mon-Fri), onsite role. There can be some flexibility with hours and days once training is completed. Once trained, there may be some capacity for a mix of onsite and remote working hours. Team work and collaboration is vital.

Effective and efficient oral and written communication are essential for this role.

**About You**

You have a high level of attention to detail, excellent multitasking, prioritization and communication skills, and an advanced level empathy for our patient population. You are motivated with a can-do attitude and strong work ethic. You enjoy working in a busy and fast-paced team environment. You enjoy helping others. You have a passion for Clinical Research. You want to work in a team that delivers high quality patient care.

Experience in Ethics and Governance submissions for clinical trials is preferred.

The role is based at Monash Medical Centre in Clayton, Victoria, and is a 1 year fixed term contract.

Please refer to the position description for further details.

**How to Apply**

Monash Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity, and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles.

Offers of employment can only be made once all required probity checks have been completed. These include:

- reference checks;
- a clear Police Check conducted within the last three months;
- a current Victorian Employee Working with Children’s Check (or proof of payment for same);and
- proof of immunisation.

A request to conduct probity checks does not guarantee that an offer of employment will be made.

Under the Victorian Public Health orders, all employees working within the Public Health system must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and are required to provide acceptable evidence of their vaccination status. The current orders require evidence of three doses.