Research Ethics & Governance Officer

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Research Ethics & Governance Officer

• Part Time Ongoing role (45.60 hours per fortnight)
• Hub of the medical precinct & leading Children’s Hospital
• Fabulous employee benefits including salary packaging and onsite parking

The Hospital:

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) Melbourne is one of the world's great children's hospitals. We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas. With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people. The Royal Children’s Hospital is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on our Commitment to Child Safety: http://www.rch.org.au/quality/child-safety/

 

The Role:

We are seeking an administrative officer to join the team in Research Ethics & Governance at the RCH. The Research Ethics & Governance office is responsible for managing and facilitating research ethics and research management for the campus. In addition, the office is responsible for research monitoring, a clinical audit approval process, ensuring all research meets relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, policy development, and the provision of researcher support and advice.

 

This position will involve facilitating the ethics approval process for researchers wishing to conduct human research by providing advice and guidance on documents to be submitted for approval, checking submitted documentation, data entry, and liaising with researchers, ethics reviewers and committee members. The role will also provide executive support to the RCH Human Research Ethics Subcommittee/s and provide general administrative support to the department. 

This role is well suited for an applicant with education or experience in science and research or with experience in office administration. The successful applicant will have excellent customer service skills, advanced computer skills, a meticulous attention to detail, and an interest in the ethical conduct of research in children. Previous work experience in a hospital, health or research related environment is highly desirable as is a tertiary qualification in a health or science related field.

 

If you think you possess the right skills and experience we encourage you to apply on our website now!

 

Why work at the RCH?

 

That's what you can do for us, this is what we can offer you!

 

The opportunity to work in world-class facilities, alongside some of the greatest medical minds in the country.

 

We have 13 food and beverage options on site, a 24 hour gym, hairdresser, massage and supermarkets. We are surrounded by beautiful gardens and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

 

We offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, an award winning health and well-being program and a fantastic team culture. We offer continuous learning and career development and let’s not forget about the Meerkat enclosure!

 

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

 

Make a change for the good. Come and work at the Royal Children’s Hospital.

Enquiries: Alexandra Robertson
Ph: 93456924
Applications Close: 26/07/2018

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