Research Governance Officer - Location Negotiable

Southern NSW Local Health District; Bargo; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Annual influenza vaccinations

Welcome Experience

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District is seeking a Research Governance Officer to support governance functions across the district, coordinating activities under the Manager Research Development. You will assist with reviews, governance advice, and compliance monitoring to promote high-quality, ethical research.

The role requires collaboration with researchers, clinicians, managers, universities and sponsors, with a focus on timely, accurate governance outcomes and strong communication across teams.

Qualifications

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in clinical trial, research ethics or governance.
• Ability to build productive relationships with researchers and stakeholders.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience maintaining databases, records and reporting systems.
• Current unrestricted driver's licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and undertake research governance activities.
• Review and interpret research governance documentation and policies.
• Provide governance advice and recommendations.
• Monitor compliance to support ethical and well-governed research.

Skills

Tertiary qualifications

Governance knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Data management

Driver's licence

Education

Tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline

Tools

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Negotiable within Southern NSW LHD

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1

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

Hours Per Week: 38 hours per week

Requisition ID: REQ701227

Applications Close: 01 November 2026

Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

Where you'll be working

Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people. As we are a major local employer, our staff are a part of our local communities.

Support for

• Working within SNSWLHD
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Salary packaging options
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
• A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
• Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

What You'll Be Doing

The Research Governance Officer supports the delivery of research governance functions across Southern NSW Local Health District by coordinating and undertaking research governance activities under the direction of the Manager Research Development. The role assists with the review of research applications, provision of governance advice, and monitoring of compliance requirements to support high quality, ethical and well-governed research.

Selection Criteria

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or demonstrated equivalent experience preferably in clinical trial, research ethics or governance.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Australian and NSW Health and medical research environment, including research governance frameworks, legislation, policies and guidelines relevant to the conduct of research.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting research governance documentation, contracts, agreements, policies or regulatory requirements and providing sound advice and recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships and work collaboratively with researchers, clinicians, managers, universities, sponsors and other stakeholders to support high quality and well-governed research.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, correspondence, guidance materials and deliver education or training.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgement and meet strict deadlines in a complex and high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated organisational and analytical skills, including experience maintaining databases, records and reporting systems with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.

Information for applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. www.immi.gov.au

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Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact: Pramesh Ghimire on 0428 639 984 or [e-mail]