The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a Research Ethics and Governance Coordinator to join the Research Integrity and Governance team at Burnet!

This position will work within the Burnet Research Office to assist Burnet researchers in the preparation and submission process of multisite human ethics applications, award and site-specific governance authorisations of approved studies/trials. In addition, this role will coordinate administrative activities and ensure proper governance aspects of the clinical research projects across the Burnet Institute.

You will also:

• Efficiently prepare and submit all necessary documentation to gain Human Research Ethics Committee and Research Governance Office approval for multisite clinical study/trials
• Serve as the primary point of contact, co-ordinate queries relating to ethics and governance submissions
• Assist with progressing trial agreements such as contracts or indemnities as applicable, in liaison with the research team, legal counsel, sponsors and collaborators
• Develop and maintain register of all Human Ethics and governance applications, approvals, changes to authorised research personnel, CTNs, agreements, and other required documentation
• Provide administrative assistance to submit ethics applications, amendments and reports in a timely manner
• Ensure efficient communication between Burnet investigators, research offices, human ethics committees and relevant stakeholders including lived experience consumers and Aboriginal Research Reference Group
• Assist researchers to ensure sponsor and site files are maintained and that teams comply with all relevant standards of the ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines
• Assist the Research Manager in the investigation of clinical research complaints and breaches in research integrity

Refer to the attached position description for full details. This is a full time, ongoing position. You will have flexible working hours as well as the option to work from home up to 3 days per week.

Let’s talk about you

The following criteria are essential requirements:

• Relevant health or science degree
• Sound knowledge of ICH good clinical practice and NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research and relevant regulatory environment applicable to the conduct of clinical research.
• Administrative experience in the preparation and submission of ethics approvals, clinical governance documents and compliance of ethics and governance aspects of clinical trials.
• Ability to maintain excellent stakeholder relationships with a wide range of people, including researchers, sponsors and collaborators.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills, including the ability manage tasks and meet deadlines.

The following are preferable but not essential:

• Knowledge of medical research translation.
• Experience using Ethical Review Manager, the HREA (Human Research Ethics Application) and the SSA (Site Specific Assessment) Form, REDCap and office365

The Burnet experience…

We want you to have a successful and meaningful career at Burnet and are committed to providing a supportive workplace environment for all our people. You will be part of a collaborative culture where progressive leadership, innovation, respect, and excellence are valued. Join a team of talented individuals who are passionate about what they do – achieving a more equitable world through better health.

We offer:

• A monthly accrued day off for full-time staff
• 14 weeks paid parental leave - no qualifying period
• Additional long service leave - 17.3 weeks (minimum is 8.67) at 10 years of service
• Study leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous salary packaging
• Opportunities for career and professional development

Who are we?

Burnet Institute is a leading Australian, unaligned, not-for-profit, organisation passionate about social justice, equality and evidence-based research.

Burnet Institute brings together a highly diverse skill base, with more than 400 staff and students working across cutting-edge research and projects to address some of the most relevant global health issues. Institute-wide interdisciplinary health programs Disease Elimination, Health Security and Pandemic Preparedness, and Women's, Children's and Adolescents' Health are at the heart of our daily decision making. Harnessing our international and local field presence, our laboratories, and our mixed development and research cultures drives a greater focus on the most relevant health issues and achieves a greater impact as a result.

Whilst our headquarters is in Melbourne, Australia, we also have offices in Papua New Guinea and Myanmar, and are actively involved in research and public health programs throughout Australia, the Asia-Pacific region and Africa. Burnet is the only unaligned organisation in Australia that has dual accreditation with both the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

Bring your whole self to work

At Burnet, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture. We want our people to feel like they belong and are free to be themselves at work. We have an active Gender Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (GEDI) Council that works to promote and improve gender equity, diversity and inclusion across the Institute, by developing and implementing strategies informed by both national and international best practice and staff input. Burnet holds an Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award from Science in Gender Equity (SAGE). If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement at any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know by emailing [email protected], using the subject line: Research Ethics and Governance Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Sounds great! How do I apply?

Click Apply Now and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

A position description is attached.

As part of our commitment to gender equity, we have included a question in the application process on gender. This will allow us to monitor and report on gender in relation to our recruitment process.

Burnet is a child safe organisation. The successful applicant will be required to apply for a National Police Check and/or Working with Children. Current Australian working rights are required for all applicants.