Ethics and Regulatory Officer

• Make an impact across a leading cancer clinical trials program
• Shape ethics, regulatory and governance excellence at Westmead Hospital
• Join a collaborative team advancing innovative cancer research

Manage ethics and regulatory submissions across Phase I–IV oncology trials, ensuring GCP compliance and enabling high-quality research at scale.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 12 months)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1 
Remuneration: $46.05 - $61.27 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working
Join the Medical Oncology Trial Unit (MOCTU) at Westmead Hospital, one of Australia’s largest medical oncology clinical trials units. MOCTU delivers a diverse portfolio of Phase I–IV sponsor-initiated cancer trials, working at the forefront of clinical research and supporting access to innovative treatments for people with cancer.

You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary environment where clinical research, governance and operational excellence come together. Working alongside Clinical Trials Coordinators, regulatory start-up specialists, finance and administration teams, you’ll contribute to a culture focused on collaboration, quality and continuous improvement.

• Work within a high-performing oncology clinical trials environment.
• Collaborate with investigators, study teams, sponsors and research governance stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships across a diverse clinical research network.
• Contribute to research quality, compliance and operational improvement.
• Be based at Westmead Hospital, within one of NSW’s major health and research precincts.

What you'll be doing
As the Ethics and Regulatory Officer, you’ll take ownership of ethics and regulatory coordination throughout the clinical trial lifecycle. Your expertise will help ensure studies meet critical approval, governance and compliance requirements so research teams can progress trials efficiently and safely.

• Coordinate ethics and regulatory submissions, approvals, renewals, annual reports and ongoing compliance activities across a large trial portfolio.
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready essential documentation across Investigator Site Files (ISFs), Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS) and electronic regulatory platforms.
• Provide practical regulatory guidance to investigators and study teams, interpreting requirements across HREC, REGO, sponsors and applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Coordinate documentation and stakeholder inputs while proactively managing competing deadlines and submission requirements.
• Support audits, inspections, staff training and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen regulatory processes and research quality.

Join us
Use your expertise to support high-quality cancer research and help bring new treatments closer to patients. Join NSW Health and make a meaningful difference through your career.

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.

1. Previous experience and/or experience in preparing and coordinating regulatory submissions for clinical research.
2. Working knowledge and/or experience of the new REGIS system.
3. Experience in all Microsoft Office Suite programs and working knowledge of databases.
4. Proven high level organisational skills.
5. Proven experience prioritising competing demands and workloads while maintaining strict timelines.
6. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a team.
7. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
8. Demonstrated high level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Requisition ID: REQ689624
Applications Close: 20 September 2026

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• 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 Krishneel Singh on 0407 914 662 or Krishneel.Singh@health.nsw.gov.au