INTERNAL-Research Governance Officer

Position overview. Employment Type: Full Time, parental leave cover (80 hours per fortnight with a monthly ADO). Dates: November 2026 to January 2028Location: Warrnambool Campus. Classification: Administrative Grade 5Salary Range: $96, 570.76 - $106,759 per annum, plus superannuation. Looking for an opportunity to broaden your experience and take on a new challenge at SWH?

About the Role. South West Healthcare (SWH) is inviting applications from current staff for the temporary opportunity of Research Governance Officer, providing parental leave cover.This is a great opportunity to step into a key role, build your skills and gain valuable experience in research governance while supporting the continued delivery of safe, ethical and high quality research and clinical trials across SWH.

Working collaboratively with researchers, clinical teams and key stakeholders, you will provide advice and guidance on research governance policies, procedures and operational processes, helping ensure research activities meet relevant ethical, legislative and regulatory requirements.Key responsibilities include coordinating research review and approval processes, guiding researchers and clinical trial teams through documentation requirements, maintaining research governance records, and liaising with researchers, ethics reviewers, committee members and sponsors.

You will also coordinate the SWH Human Research Ethics Committee and Research Committees and support the implementation of the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework.What You BringA sound understanding of the health and medical research environment, including relevant legislation, codes of practice, guidelines and research governance requirements in Victoria and Australia.

Experience in hospital or university research settings will be highly regarded.Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and build effective working relationships.Tertiary qualifications or experience in biomedical research, research ethics or research project management will be highly regarded.

For specific enquiries regarding the role, please contact Leah Damman (Manager of Research) on (03) 556 1633 or email [email protected]. How to apply:Should you wish to apply from home type the following in your browser: https://jobs.careers.vic.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomsearch.search. Results?in_organid=18003&in_search.

But=Search or go to People Hub > Me > Careers at SWHEmployment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2025-2027. With the appropriate classification of Administrative Grade 5.

Applications from current South West Healthcare employees are to be submitted online via our intranet and need to include: a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria by Thursday 5 November 2026.South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.Note: If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: humanresources@swh.

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