Clinical Trials Research Governance Officer

**Job no**: 527664
**Work type**: full time
**Location**: Sydney, NSW
**Categories**: Research Administration support, Governance, Policy & Compliance, Clinical/Medical Research

**The Opportunity**
- Gain experience with university investigator-initiated sponsor responsibilities for national and international clinical trials
- Hybrid/Flexible working arrangements including 9-day fortnight
- $110,073 - $119,132 (depending on experience) + 17% super + annual leave loading
- Full-time (35 hours week) | Continuing (permanent) role

The Research Ethics & Compliance Support (RECS) team coordinates committees and processes for research involving humans, animals, gene technology, radiation safety and research export controls and provides advice on legislative and other requirements in these areas. Committees include the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) and its Human Research Ethics Advisory Panels (HREAPs). RECS also coordinate other research compliance areas such as export controls, drone use and quarantine.

This Integral role provides advanced clinical trials governance support to the Human Research Manager and the Director, Research Ethics Compliance, overseeing compliance and regulatory requirements to facilitate the assessment, initiation, and continued monitoring of clinical trials in accordance with UNSW requirements. You’ll also make a significant contribution to strategic and operational projects across the Research Ethics Compliance Support office, supporting the delivery of Division of Research & Enterprise goals.

**The Organisation**

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work. We aspire to be Australia’s global university, improving and transforming lives through excellence in research, outstanding education and a commitment to advancing a just society.

**About the successful applicant**

You have a relevant tertiary qualification and or experience in clinical trials research governance with high-level understanding of codes and legislation related to clinical trials and research governance, and the ability to interpret regulations effectively. You’ll also be able to demonstrate your experience in safety monitoring and compliance reporting processes for clinical trials, and analysis of policies or guidelines to provide guidance to stakeholders throughout the clinical trials research governance process.

You’ll also be able to demonstrate your understanding and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives, and values, as well as relevant policies and guidelines. Lastly, they should possess knowledge of health and safety responsibilities, both psychosocial and physical, and a commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

**To Apply**:If contributing to the compliance and regulatory requirements of clinical trials of interest to you, please submit your CV and Cover Letter addressing the Skills and Experience required (nominated in the Position Description) via the APPLY button.

**Closing date**: 11.55pm, Monday 7th October 2024

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Position Description

**Advertised**: 24 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 07 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time