• Opportunity for a Human Research Ethics (HREC) Chairperson
• Non-salaried position - honorarium in acknowledgement of time
• Protect the welfare and the rights of participants in research

About Barwon health

Barwon Health, based in Geelong, Victoria, is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care and employing over 7,000 staff. Barwon Health is a major teaching hospital for the Deakin Medical School and has an active and growing research base.

About the role

The Barwon Health Human Research Ethics Committee (BHHREC) reviews all research conducted by Barwon Health staff or students involving human participants. The primary role of the committee is to protect the welfare and the rights of participants in research.

Committee members are required to apply the ethical principles and values set out in the National Statement of Ethical Conduct in Human Research (updated 2018) and to review applications and consider the ethical implications of proposed research involving human participants. HREC members help to advance leading-edge research in an important and practical way by bringing an independent view to the committee.

Individuals with suitable experience and qualifications, both Barwon Health staff members and individuals external to the organisation, are eligible to apply for this position. However, the Chairpersons existing responsibilities must not impair the HREC’s capacity to carry out its obligations under the National Statement.

Applicants must also possess:

• High standards of professionalism and integrity,
• Be willing to actively lead and contribute to HREC meetings,
• Have the ability to review large proposals within short time timeframes, and
• Effective interpersonal skills.

Current or previous research experience, ethics committee experience, and/or senior academic experience will be highly advantageous.

The chair is given an honorarium in acknowledgement of the time required to chair the meetings and perform executive duties (~6 hours per meeting).

To apply, please click on Apply Now and search for job ID 162521 to view the position description.

Further Information

For more information, the HREC committees TORs and meeting dates, see the REGI webpage.

Or contact:

Dr Giuliana Fuscaldo, Manager REGI Unit, Barwon Health Email: [email protected] using the subject line: Human Research Ethics Committee Chairperson - Geelong enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Telephone: (03) 4215 3372

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team on (03) 4215 0520 or via email at [email protected] noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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A position description is attached.