Research Ethics and Governance Officer

1 day ago

Wollongong, Australia Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Full time

$84,436 - $112,331 per annum + 11.5% super & salary packaging **|** Permanent Full-Time** |**Wollongong Hospital (TWH)** |**REQ570386 **| Grade**: Health Manager Level 1 **|** **Applications close**: 1 June 2025.

**Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.**

The Research Ethics and Governance Officer provides oversight of research activity to the ISLHD and ensures human research complies with ethical and governance requirements. The Research Ethics and Governance Officer is responsible for undertaking comprehensive Site-Specific Assessment of all research projects and for providing secretariat support to the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC).

For more information and to view the position classification, see the **Position Description**here.

**A little about us.**

Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.

**Benefits of working with ISLHD.**

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category B role.
- ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees._
- ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the _Child Safe Standards._ We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse._

**Need more information or help applying?**
- Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
- Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.

  • Research Officer

    1 week ago

    Wollongong, Australia University of Wollongong Full time

    Fixed Term, part time appointment (to 7 April 2026, 0.7 FTE, 24.5 hours per week) - Level 5: $80,543 - $91,087 (pro-rata) + 17% Superannuation - Wollongong or Shoalhaven Campus location The Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health (SMAH) comprises of the Schools of Science; Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences; Nursing; and the Graduate School of...

  • Field Research Officer

    7 days ago

    Wollongong, Australia Roy Morgan Full time

    Location: - Wollongong- Employment Type: - CA - Casual- Department: - Interviewers - Face-to-FaceAmong our many important and long running research projects, Roy Morgan is very proud to announce we have secured a very prestigious face to face national study: the Domestic Tourism Statistics study funded by the Federal Government department of Austrade. This...

  • Research Assistant

    1 week ago

    Wollongong, Australia University of Wollongong Full time

    Multiple Fixed Term, full-time or part-time appointments (until 30 June 2027, up to 2 FTE available) - Level 3/4: $63,183 - $80,543 + 17% Superannuation We seek research assistants to provide research services within our dynamic team in the Project Air Strategy. The Strategy works extensively with Health Departments and other government and non-government...

  • Associate Research Fellow

    1 week ago

    Wollongong, Australia University of Wollongong Full time

    Multiple Fixed Term, full-time or part time appointments (until 30 June 2027, up to 3 FTE available) - Level A: $93,065 - $109,033 + 17% Superannuation We seek Associate Research Fellows to provide clinically-applied research services within our dynamic team in the Project Air Strategy. The Strategy works extensively with Health Departments and other...

  • Research Assistant

    1 day ago

    Wollongong, Australia University of Wollongong Full time

    2x Fixed Term part time appointments (28 hours per week, 0.8 FTE to 30 June 2026) - Level 5: $81,593 - $92,681 (pro-rata) + 17% Superannuation - 1 position based at Western Sydney Local Health District, Blacktown Hospital - 1 position based at Central Coast Local Health District **About the area** The Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health (SMAH)...

  • Research Partnership Coordinator

    1 week ago

    Wollongong, Australia University of Wollongong Full time

    Permanent/Continuing, part-time appointment (0.4FTE/2 days per week) - Preferred work days are Tuesday and Wednesday (negotiable) - Level 6/7: $91,087 - $112,790 (pro-rata)+ 17% Superannuation **About the role** The purpose of this role is to provide support for the development and stewardship of research activities (with focus on translation) within Early...

  • Anaesthetist - Visiting Medical Officer Reliever

    1 week ago

    Wollongong, Australia Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Full time

    **Employment Type**:Temporary appointment until 30 June 2027 **Position Classification**:Visiting Medical Officer **Hours**:Zero hours Reliever **Requisition ID**:REQ350251 **_Anaesthetist - Visiting Medical Officer _** **_Zero Hours Reliever - Wollongong Hospital_** The Anaesthetist will provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within...

  • Deputy Vice-chancellor

    2 weeks ago

    Wollongong, Australia University of Wollongong Full time

    **Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)** The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a globally recognised leader in higher education renowned for its academic excellence, pioneering research, transformative teaching, and deep commitment to societal impact. Nestled on the beautiful New South Wales south coast, UOW is home to over 33,000 students from...

  • Project Support Officer

    1 week ago

    Wollongong, Australia NSW Government Full time

    **Project Support Officer - NSW Government** - Wollongong location/hybrid - Hybrid role - $45.93ph + super - Full time, Monday to Friday - **Immediate start**: - 6 month initial contract with view to extend This large Government organisation requires a Project Support Officer with outstanding administration skills, offering a supportive environment with...

  • Visiting Medical Officer

    3 days ago

    Wollongong, Australia NSW Government -Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Full time

    **Employment Type**: Visiting Medical Officer **Position Classification**: Visiting Medical Off **Requisition ID**: REQ456689 Visiting Medical Officer - Cardiology - Zero Hours Reliever The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is looking for VMOs to join the Cardiology team at the Wollongong & Shellharbour Hospitals on a temporary 12-month...