Human Research Ethics Officer
- Help shape research ethics across Western Sydney.
- Join a passionate, supportive, and dynamic research team.
- Conveniently located close to public transport, cafes and restaurants.
Manage research ethics processes and create compliant systems to support innovative health and medical research.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 12 months)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $84,436 - $112,331 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is one of the fastest-growing health districts in NSW, delivering world-class healthcare to one of Australia’s most diverse communities. Our Research Office plays a pivotal role in facilitating cutting-edge clinical and health research that improves health outcomes for our patients and communities.
- Supportive, collaborative, and professional research environment
- Opportunities to contribute to innovative health and medical research
- Work alongside experienced professionals passionate about research ethics
- Access to professional development and networking opportunities
What you'll be doing
As the Human Research Ethics Officer, you will provide essential executive and administrative support to the WSLHD Research Office, including the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) and associated committees. You will coordinate ethical application reviews, provide advice to researchers, and support the management of clinical and health research projects.
- Prepare agendas, minutes, correspondence, and manage meeting processes for HREC and committees
- Advise and assist researchers with applications, eligibility reviews, and post-approval activities
- Maintain research databases, records, and online systems (REGIS)
- Ensure compliance with ethical, legislative, and institutional research requirements
- Contribute to policy development, training, and education activities for research staff and committee members
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Selection Criteria:
- Extensive experience as an executive assistant/personal assistant with proven strong administrative and time management skills.
- Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills (including negotiation, minute taking, report writing, and composition of correspondence).
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated learning agility and analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working. relationships including those with senior management and other key internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated high level capacity to use office computing applications including REGIS, word processing, spreadsheets and data bases.
Requisition ID: REQ568352
Applications Close: 29th May 2025
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Kellie Hansen on kellie.hansen@health.nsw.gov.au
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
