Research Ethics and Governance Officer

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD); Sydney; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 12 allocated days off

Salary packaging options

Discounted gym memberships

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) seeks a Research Ethics and Governance Officer based in Randwick, Sydney. The role covers governance and Site Specific Assessment of research activities and provides ethics review and secretariat support to the SESLHD HREC.

This is a Permanent Full Time appointment at Health Manager Level 1, 38 hours per week. Salary ranges from $91,326 to $121,497 per annum plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance and ethics review for health research.
• Ability to manage site-specific assessments and secretariat support.

Responsibilities

• The Research Ethics and Governance Officer is responsible for undertaking comprehensive governance including Site Specific Assessment of all research activities and for providing ethics review and secretariat support to the SESLHD Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC).

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1

Remuneration: $91,326 - $121,497 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Randwick, Sydney

Application Close: Friday 6 November 2026

To be considered for this position you must be an employee of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District and its Affiliated Health Organisations.

Where you'll be working

SESLHD is one of the largest local health districts in Sydney, covering a geographical area of 468 square kilometres from Sydney’s central business district, the beaches from Bondi to Cronulla and down to the Royal National Park. We deliver health care to around 930,000 residents across the local government areas of Woollahra, Waverley, Randwick, Bayside, Georges River and the Sutherland Shire. We also provide a key role in helping residents of Lord Howe Island. Our staff also deliver high quality health care across a variety of community-based services ranging from pre-birth to palliative care.

The Role

The Research Ethics and Governance Officer is responsible for undertaking comprehensive governance including Site Specific Assessment of all research activities and for providing ethics review and secretariat support to the SESLHD Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC).

Benefits

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Are you ready to join us?

About

We are excited to learn more about you and your experience. As part of the application process, we invite you to respond to the following targeted questions:

• Can you describe how your tertiary qualifications or previous professional experience have prepared you to work in research ethics and governance? Please explain your understanding of the health and medical research environment in NSW and Australia, including the roles of universities, hospitals, research institutions and government bodies.
• Tell us about a time when you had to manage multiple competing priorities and conflicting deadlines in a research, administrative or governance environment. How did you organise your workload, use tools such as Microsoft Word and Excel or online databases, and ensure that all tasks were completed accurately and on time.

For role related queries or questions contact Georgina Watson on [e-mail]

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [e-mail] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information For Applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website