Research Monitoring and Compliance Officer

$94,734 to $103,627
- Ongoing, full-time
- Kelvin Grove

**Who are we looking for?**

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a Research Monitoring and Compliance Officer to join Office of Research Ethics and Integrity, Research Portfolio, Academic Division.

The Research Monitoring and Compliance Officer conducts post-approval monitoring of activities related to research activities, research ethics committees, and clinical trials. to support the delivery of high-quality and ethical research at QUT. The role involves the provision of advice and guidance to help address any issues identified by monitoring activities and supports the review of policy, procedures, and guidelines to ensure governance arrangements are in place to monitor research quality.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

**Real world impact**

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

**About the Research Portfolio**

QUT has experienced the strongest, sustained research growth of any university in the sector over the last ten years. The scale and complexity of research at QUT has reached a level that requires enhanced processes and resources to support the University’s research community in meeting its aspirations and compliance obligations.

The Research Portfolio provides high quality support and training and conducts compliance and reporting across a range of obligations at an organisational level in an environment of dynamic growth in cross institutional collaborations.
The Portfolio is comprised of five units including Research Strategy and Policy, Research Infrastructure, Sustainability Strategy, Office of Research Services and Office of Research Ethics and Integrity.

Research Strategy and Policy provides strategy and policy advice and support to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research) in addition to managing and coordinating the activities of the Portfolio Office, providing operational leadership and financial management oversight of the Portfolio’s budget and the University research budget.

The Graduate Research Education and Development (GRE+D), in Research Strategy and Policy, supports learning and skills development for all research students and their supervisors, thereby preparing industry and work ready research graduates.

Research Infrastructure (RI) delivers coordinated University-wide research infrastructure capabilities through distinct research facilities. In collaboration with internal and external partners, the unit acquires, facilitates access to, develops, and manages world-class research infrastructure capabilities.

Sustainability Strategy advises the University on sustainability strategy, planning, policy, and partnerships and supports the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research) in pursuing major research initiatives in the sustainability space. The Pro Vice-Chancellor’s Office also champions and coordinates education for sustainability at QUT in collaboration with the Education Portfolio and supports sustainability programs linked to QUT’s operations.

Office of Research Ethics and Integrity (OREI) supports researchers by providing education, guidance, process and advice for research ethics, biosafety and responsible research practices to embed a high quality research culture at the University.

**What you need to succeed**

As a strong communicator, you will build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and communicate the shared QUT Values in your approach to work.

You will demonstrate:
1. Education, training and/or experience equivalent to the completion of a degree with at least four (4) years subsequent relevant experience.
2. Demonstrated ability to interpret legislation, policies and procedures and provide accurate advice to stakeholders, preferably in a research environment.
3. Knowledge of research governance principles in the higher education sector and the regulatory environment relating to clinical trials, human research and the use of animals for scientific purposes.
5. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms, prepare complex written material, and negotiate, consult and cultivate productive working relationships with senior stakeholders and the broader research community.