Research Governance Officer

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from highly motivated research professionals to join the Research Development and Governance Unit as a Research Governance Officer.

About Northern Health:

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

The Research Governance Officer will contribute to the research governance functions of the Research Development and Governance Unit (RDGU), as part of a team undertaking governance review of research projects. This includes receipt of applications, review of documentation against the organisation's research governance requirements, feedback and support to the researchers to meet those requirements, issuing of governance authorisations, and ongoing governance support to researchers across the project lifecycle. The Research Governance Officer will also support the work of the Research Quality Manager to ensure that current research projects maintain quality standards across the entire research cycle, in line with applicable laws, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and Northern Health (NH) standards and procedures.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A university degree relevant to health and medical research (or equivalent experience).
• Prior experience working in a hospital research office and/or in the clinical trials sector would be highly regarded.
• Working knowledge of the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework would be an advantage.
• Strong eye for detail, well developed analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact A/Prof Justine Ellis, Research Operations Manager:

Applications close 26 October 2025

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.