Research Development and Governance Officer

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District; Penrith; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Day Off (ADO)

Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Education Training Service: 110+ cours

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) invites applications for a Research Development and Governance Officer at Nepean Hospital. You will coordinate ethics and governance processes, provide expert advice, training and ongoing support to researchers to ensure compliant delivery of health and medical research.

As a key leader, you will drive improvements in governance systems, manage complex issues, and contribute to NBMLHD’s research operations, aligning activities with regulatory

Qualifications

• A degree in Health, Social Science or relevant field or equivalent experience in Research Ethics, Governance, Research Administration or other highly regulated environments or a combination of both.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Health and Medical research within a health services environment, including certification of Good Clinical Practice.
• Sound understanding of the legislation, codes and guidelines relevant to research ethics and governance of research conduct in Australia.
• Demonstrated proficient experience providing administrative and Secretariat support, including agendas, minutes, and high-quality reports.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including interpretation of documents, contracts or compliance materials.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research ethics and governance processes while providing expert advice, education, training and ongoing support to researchers and stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements and manage the resolution of complex issues related to ethics and governance requirements.
• Contribute to the enhancement of systems, processes and practices within NBMLHD’s research operations.
• Ensure all research activities align with regulatory, ethical and organisational standards.

Skills

Research governance

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Secretariat support

Education

Degree in Health or related field / equivalent experience

Tools

REGIS

Microsoft Office

Databases

Document management systems

Web-based software

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 04/10/2030) Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2 Location: Nepean Hospital Remuneration: $59.92 - $70.70 per hour Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ700824 Applications Close: 27/10/2026 With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions. Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care. Nepean Hospital is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Research Development and Governance Officer to play a pivotal role in supporting the safe, ethical and efficient delivery of health and medical research across the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. In this role, you will coordinate research ethics and governance processes while providing expert advice, education, training and ongoing support to researchers and key stakeholders. Your work will ensure that all research activities align with regulatory, ethical and organisational requirements, helping to uphold the highest standards of integrity and compliance. As a key leader within the research governance space, you will drive process improvements and manage the resolution of complex issues related to ethics and governance requirements. You will actively contribute to the enhancement of systems, processes and practices within NBMLHD’s research operations, ensuring that research is conducted effectively, responsibly and in full compliance with all relevant standards. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of research governance, and a passion for supporting high quality health and medical research, if this sounds like you.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

What you will bring to the role:

• A degree in Health, Social Science or relevant field or equivalent experience in Research Ethics, Governance, Research Administration or other highly regulated environments or a combination of both.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Health and Medical research within a health services environment, including certification of Good Clinical Practice.
• Sound understanding of the legislation, codes and guidelines relevant to research ethics and the governance of research conduct, including knowledge of the approval and authorisation processes for medical research in Australia.
• Demonstrated proficient experience providing administrative and Secretariat support, including preparation of agendas, minutes, correspondence and high-quality reports.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, including the interpretation and review of documents, contracts or compliance materials and identification of issues requiring escalation.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, including ability to prioritise and manage high volume workloads and meet competing deadlines.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills including negotiation, stakeholder liaison, education support and the ability to prepare clear and professional written materials.
• Proficiency with digital platforms, including REGIS, Microsoft Office, databases, document management systems and web-based software.

Additional information:

• For role related queries or questions contact Naomi Strout on [e-mail]
• NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
• NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.