Ethics Coordinator

About QIMR Berghofer:

QIMR Berghofer is a world-leading translational medical research institute focused on improving health by developing new diagnostics, better treatments and prevention strategies, specifically in the areas of Cancer, Infection and Inflammation, Brain and Mental Health, and Population Health. Based in Herston, Brisbane and working in close collaboration with clinicians and other research institutes, QIMR Berghofer is home to more than 600 scientists, students and non-research staff.

About Research Ethics and Clinical Trials Team:

The Research Ethics & Clinical Trials Office manages the interface between Ethics Committees, researchers and state, federal and international regulatory bodies, ensuring QIMR Berghofer's ethical systems and processes are effective and support researchers.

Role Purpose / Responsibilities:

Applications are invited for the position of Ethics Coordinator (Human Research).

In this position you will provide practical guidance to researchers, facilitate ethics submissions, and maintain ethical and regulatory approvals throughout the life of each research study. Additionally, you will manage the clinical trial quality management system, ensuring research is conducted to high-quality standards that meet institutional and regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit documentation to Human Research Ethics Committees (HRECs) and related subcommittees.
• Provide procedural guidance to researchers on study start-up, ethics submissions, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate amendments, maintain accurate ethics and regulatory records, and liaise with sponsors and other stakeholders.
• Deliver training and educational support on human research ethics and compliance.
• Contribute to policy and procedure development, audits, and inspections.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with researchers, sponsors, and regulatory bodies to promote efficient human research activity.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Science, Nursing, or Allied Health, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007, updated 2018) and the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (2018).
• 1-2 years' experience in clinical trials with a sound understanding of the clinical trial process.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating ethics submissions and collating regulatory documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• High-level communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and maintaining accurate compliance documentation.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with relevant clinical trial software (e.g., eForms, RedCap, Florence).

Remuneration: Salary range is $109,791 to $121,898 p.a. plus super and generous salary packaging. This is a full-time, permanent appointment.

For further information: Please contact Claudia Giurgiuman on

Closing Date:  Monday, 24th November 2025

To submit an application: use the APPLY button. All applicants must supply the following documents: Resume and Cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the Position Description.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging
• State of the art facilities
• Stimulating work setting focussed on cutting edge medical research
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Parental Leave provisions