Research Governance Manager

Research Parkville, VIC Part-time

11/11/2025

• Parkville/hybrid location | Onsite parking + close to public transport
• Part time, 12-month contract | FTE
• Support a brand-new partnership between Orygen and PYMHWS

About Orygen

Orygen is Australia's Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health and the largest translational research organisation dedicated to youth mental health in the world.

For over 30 years, Orygen has led groundbreaking early intervention and developed evidence-based models of care to improve the mental health outcomes of young people aged

About the job

The Research Governance Manager will work at Orygen and ensure the smooth operation and coordination of research governance for the Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS).

Reporting to the Director, Research Operations you will:

• Oversee and manage research governance applications, approvals, and agreements for PYMHWS and Orygen.
• Provide expert advice on research governance requirements and support the development of research policies, procedures, and standard operating practices.
• Develop and maintain efficient systems and databases to track research projects, approvals, amendments, and reporting.
• Coordinate research governance meetings, reporting, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with Orygen, university, and health service research offices to ensure high-quality, compliant research governance processes.

Skills and experience

The following criteria must be met for consideration for this position:

• Tertiary qualifications in health sciences, psychology, research administration, or a related field with subsequent relevant experience; or experience and expertise or knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Proven experience in research governance, ethics, and regulatory compliance, with strong project management, organisational and administrative skills.
• Demonstrated experience in a research management role or equivalent in a university, research institute or public hospital.
• Highly proficient in research systems and Microsoft 365, with excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in complex environments.
• In-depth knowledge of national and international research ethics frameworks, including the National Statement and GCP.

Benefits

• $125,000 - $135,000 pro rata commensurate with skills and experience + 12% superannuation and $15,900 in NFP salary packaging + $2,600 meals and entertainment card.
• Embrace the freedom of a hybrid work model, combining remote work with on-site collaboration.
• Make a real impact on young people in a dynamic, youth-centered environment.
• Work in a state-of-the-art facility co-designed with young people to advance youth mental health.
• Support Orygen's mission for youth mental health and contribute to positive social change.
• Enhance your skills with specialised training and workshops tailored to your career growth.

How to apply

If you're ready to make a difference in youth mental health and be part of a collaborative, innovative team, apply now.

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This is a part-time FTE) 12-month contract, with potential to extend.

Applications will close on 25th November (11am), unless a suitable candidate is found sooner.

Before applying at Orygen, it's important to understand that you may encounter sensitive information related to mental health as part of your work. Being aware of this and how it could affect you is essential in deciding if this is the right opportunity for you.

Orygen is committed to providing diverse, equitable and inclusive environments for Staff and anyone connected to Orygen. We strive to continue building a culturally safe workplace where our values underpin the way we work and our commitment to First Nations people of Australia, young people and their families, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD communities. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people.

Orygen is a child-safe organisation and is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and well-being of all young people and embedding safeguarding practices into all our programs and services. All employment appointments are subject to holding a valid working with children check and successful police check.