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The ORIGINS Project, as part of the Telethon Kids Institute, is the largest study of its kind in Australia, following 10,000 children from their time in the womb over a decade to improve child and adult health, with the goal to reduce the rising epidemic of non-communicable diseases through 'a healthy start to life'. As well as ORIGINS long-term core research, there are a number of clinical trials, early interventions and shorter-term research studies that sit within ORIGINS.
The ORIGINS Team now have a newly established position available to provide guidance and advice around Research Governance and compliance matters.
As part of the Project Management team and reporting to the Co-Lead, you will coordinate and manage a range of activities related to ethics, governance, contract management and quality improvement processes. This position will see you leverage on your strong understanding of Research Governance and contract management as well as your passion to collaborate with others and share your knowledge by creating opportunities for knowledge dissemination within the team.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance for Human Research.
- Coordinating and supporting sub-project initiations, reviews and grant applications.
- Preparing contract agreements and coordinating submission of Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) amendments and submissions for ORIGINS.
- Designing and implementing initiatives for continuous quality improvement and Research Governance processes.
This position will be based across both our sites, within the Perth Children’s Hospital in Nedlands and with occasional travel to our office in Edgewater. This role can be offered on a part-time (minimum 4 days per week) or full-time basis for 2 years in the first instance, with a likelihood of becoming a permanent position.
About You
This position would suit someone with a strong understanding of Research Governance, coupled with a keen eye for details.
Along with that, the key to your success will be your demonstrated experience in the following:
- Strong knowledge and understanding of human Research Governance, ethics, and research integrity ideally in a medical research context including knowledge of ethics risks in research.
- Knowledge of research administration and contract management.
- Skills and experience with developing new processes/procedures, leading continuous improvement initiatives and streamlining work practices.
- A high-level of written and oral communication skills.
- Proven ability to successfully analyse and resolve complex issues/problems.
We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter.
About Us
Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.
Some of our staff benefits include:
- Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.
- Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.
- Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
- Flexible work options and hybrid working.
- Reward and recognition program.
- Professional development opportunities including access to unlimited online training with LinkedIn Learning.
- Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.
- Access to Corporate Health Insurance.
- Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery.
How to apply
If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application.
Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section above.
Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to ***********@telethonkids.org.au
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to ***********@telethonkids.org.au.
For more information about the role please contact Jackie Davis – Co-Head, ORIGINS.
Contact Email: ************@telethonkids.org.au
Closing Date: 3rd April 2024 - Telethon Kids reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.
