Research Ethics and Governance Manager (Health Manager Lvl 3) - Research - Perm FT

🔍 Warwick Farm, Liverpool Hospital, Eastern Campus | Western Sydney

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📁: Research

💼: South Western Sydney Local Health District

📅   : REQ583470 Requisition #

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Hospital, Eastern Campus
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $127,150.00 - $144,444.00 per annum

Requisition ID: REQ583470
Application Close Date: 06/07/2025
Interview Date Range: 09/07/2025 - 16/07/2025
Contact Details: Rachel Goldrick – 0484 595 642 | rachel.goldrick@health.nsw.gov.au

About The Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic research administration team, overseeing the SWSLHD Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) and all matters relating to research governance. This role is responsible for the research ethics and governance team.

The ideal candidate will have both qualifications and experience in a similar role and possess deep knowledge of the health and medical research environment, particularly as it relates to the Australian context. The ideal candidate will have experience with project management, Ethics Committees and governance matters, as well as possessing excellent organisational and writing skills.

This role is based at the Liverpool Hospital Eastern Campus.

What You'll Be Doing

This position is responsible for the development, delivery, review and evaluation of research governance activities and reporting to ensure that Researchers comply with legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures at National, State and local level by governing the conduct of research across South Western Sydney Local Health District.

Where You'll Be Working

Liverpool Hospital Eastern Campus is an integral part of the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct, focusing on education, research, and specialised healthcare services.

The Eastern Campus houses the Liverpool Education and Research Centre, which includes conference facilities, seminar rooms, and a computer room, providing a hub for medical education and professional development.

This campus supports various training programs and events, such as advanced trauma days and emergency resuscitation courses, enhancing the skills and knowledge of healthcare professionals.

Located in Warwick Farm, the Eastern Campus is easily accessible and plays a crucial role in fostering innovation and excellence in healthcare within the South Western Sydney Local Health District.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent, relevant experience and/or training.
Outline your understanding of the health and medical research environment in Australia and related legislation, codes and guidelines relevant to clinical and research ethics, including the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, relevant privacy acts and guidelines, the Human Tissue Act.
Provide examples of your research experience in a health setting or experience in a health services environment with proven experience in research project management, including submission and communication with an Ethics Committee.
Can you describe your understanding of Governance matters for research applications, including indemnity and insurance arrangement clinical trials agreements and/or contractual arrangements for research projects.
How do you demonstrate high level oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, such as negotiation and report writing applicable in both a research and administrative context?
Can you give examples of how you use your organisational skills to successfully prioritise and manage competing issues and meet deadlines?
Describe your experience in using office computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets and data bases.

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Additional Information

Salary Packaging
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

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