Human Research Ethics Committee

Temporary part time opportunity to direct the functions of the Metro North HREC including chairing the monthly meetings, reviewing multidisciplinary research study documentation and advising on ethical matters concerned with research across diverse population groups and/or services.

About the role

Temporary part time opportunity to direct the functions of the Metro North HREC including chairing the monthly meetings, reviewing multidisciplinary research study documentation and advising on ethical matters concerned with research across diverse population groups and/or services.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Review low risk and greater than low risk research involving human subjects, ensuring that the rights of research participants are protected, a high scientific and ethical standard of research is maintained and compliance with all appliable guidelines, legislation and policies.
• Review responses to questions raised on research studies, amendments, reports, and other documentation out of session. Advise on further review by expert reviewers, HREC sub-Committee or the full HREC as deemed necessary on the basis of the ethical and scientific issues raised.
• Communicate the needs of the HREC, sub-committees and expert reviewers to the Executive Director Research, with the aim of maintaining functions that comply with all relevant policies, guidance, NHMRC registration and the HRECs certification.
• Chair the monthly HREC meetings in an efficient and fair manner ensuring that ethical aspects of the research studies submitted are discussed and appropriately considered at the meetings.
• Provide leadership to the Metro North HREC through dialogue on matters concerning research ethics and research review within HREC meetings; facilitating consensus on all issues considered by the committee; ensuring clear advice regarding ethical decisions on research is provided by the HREC.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: ( )

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED