Research Ethics and Governance Coordinator

**Research Ethics and Governance Coordinator**
- **Full time**:

- **Work within a health care environment to implement research outcomes and improve patient care.**:

- **Provide operational support to enable research activity throughout the Ramsay Health Care Network**:

- **Competitive salary with opportunities to salary sacrifice**

**About the opportunity**

**Your key responsibilities will include**:

- Liaise with researchers and clinical trial coordinators and other internal stakeholders regarding submissions.
- Provide support to the Ramsay Health Care HRECs, including coordinating research meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, and follow-up with Researchers and Clinical Trial Coordinators to ensure that all stakeholders are aware of and comply with reporting obligations related to the research projects.
- Contribute to the development of the National Research Unit through continuous improvement and adoption of new initiatives.
- Maintenance and continuous improvement of the Research Ethics, Governance & Grants Database.
- Provide other general administrative support to the work area as required, including coordinating research meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, and follow-up with Researchers and Clinical Trial Coordinators.

**About you**

As a Research Ethics and Governance Coordinator, you have:

- Experience in a research-intensive environment, with prior exposure to clinical trials or other clinical research activities and knowledge of research ethics and governance.
- Strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and prioritise workload during busy periods.
- Possess excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills, and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with day-to-day operations.
- Knowledge of relevant codes and legislation related to human research ethics and research governance within Australia.
- Familiarity with using electronic research information management systems.

**Benefits**

**Professional Advancement**: Recognition and Professional Development. Free access to LinkedIn Learning with over 18,000 courses to advance your career and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.

**Ramsay Rewards**: Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers

**Employee Wellbeing**: Flexible working arrangements, a commitment to work/life balance and **free**Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.

**Make a Difference**: Make a meaningful impact on the delivery of quality healthcare services and contribute to the transformation of the industry.

**Ramsay Way Culture**:Join a team dedicated to _'People Caring for People_,' fostering a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.

**About Ramsay Hospital Research Foundation**

In 2015, Ramsay Health Care established the Ramsay Hospital Research Foundation (RHRF), and registered it as a not for profit organisation. Operations of RHRF commenced in 2017, upon receipt of a core grant from the Paul Ramsay Foundation. This grant has led to the establishment of key research projects and a robust set of research programs over the past seven years with a focus on mental health, cancer, cardiology, musculoskeletal and rehabilitation research.

The core value proposition of RHRF is to fund research that will lead to actionable improvement of patient outcomes, preferencing Australian-based Ramsay hospitals/pharmacies. As RHRF evolves the Foundation continues to develop key priorities in research. RHRF continues to develop initiatives with a current focus on social determinants of health and how these can be addressed through innovation and partnership.

Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 30,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘**_People Caring for People’_** since 1964.

We believe in a bright future for our company and for every one of our employees - our wellbeing initiatives and learning and development programs have seen us grow as an industry leader and sought after employer.

**Requirements**:

- A National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months may be asked of you

**To Apply**

For more information about this role, to request a position description or to have a confidential discussion, please contact:
Applications Close: 3rd of February 2024