Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 26th Feb 2021
About Walter & Eliza Hall Institute
The Institute is one of Australia’s leading biomedical research organisations, with a strong national and international reputation for performing highly influential basic and translational research. With more than 1,100 staff and students, the Institute is addressing some of the major health challenges of our time, with a focus on cancer, infection, inflammation, immune disorders, development and ageing.
The Human Research Governance Manager facilitates human research at WEHI by supporting the effective management of risk, compliance with industry standards, such as those of the NHMRC, and regulatory schemes.
The incumbent will have extensive experience in clinical research and clinical research governance. You will play a pivotal role in supporting researchers by assisting them with navigating the necessary processes to undertake human research at WEHI with focus on clinical trials. This includes creating greater certainty and transparency through the establishment of clear policies, procedures and guidelines.
The success of this role will be dependent on your ability to work collaboratively with different researchers and departments at WEHI, including the Clinical Translation Centre, Population Health, Business Development Office, Grants and Fundraising.
You will be responsible for developing and delivering training to support human ethics and working with the broader ethics team to develop a research governance manual.
Personal qualities
Knowledge and skills
This position is available for 3 years in a full time capacity. Salary is HEW 8 ($102,193 - $110,611). Up to 17% superannuation and very attractive salary packaging options are available.
General enquiries can be directed to Joh Kirby – [email protected], using the subject line: Human Research Governance Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.
At the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute we strive to ensure our staff and students enjoy a great working environment. We value diversity and gender equity in our work force and promote flexible working arrangements for staff to balance working requirements and personal needs. We have implemented a number of gender equity initiatives to support female laboratory heads.
A position description is available below.