Senior Advisor, Research Governance & Assurance

School of Education, La Trobe University; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% employer contributed superannution

Private Health Insurance discount

Plus, many more

Job summary

La Trobe University – School of Education in Melbourne (Bundoora Campus) invites applications for a Senior Advisor Research Governance and Assurance. You will lead governance and compliance initiatives, liaising with researchers and internal partners to implement risk controls and ensure compliance with national standards.

The role includes overseeing the RBM program and internal audits, delivering reports on compliance and risk trends to risk committees, and supporting governance for clinical

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in governance, ethics, compliance, or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to present complex information clearly.
• In-depth knowledge of governance frameworks and regulatory requirements for research.
• Experience advising researchers or external partners on ethics and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide research governance advisory services as primary liaison for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the Clinical Trials Platform to support clinical trials governance and compliance.
• Oversee Risk-Based Monitoring (RBM) program and internal research audits.
• Develop and deliver RBM and audit reports highlighting compliance status and risk trends.

Skills

Governance

Compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in governance/ethics

Job description

La Trobe University – School of Education in Melbourne (Bundoora Campus) invites applications for a Senior Advisor Research Governance and Assurance. You will lead governance and compliance initiatives, liaising with researchers and internal partners to implement risk controls and ensure compliance with national standards.

The role includes overseeing the RBM program and internal audits, delivering reports on compliance and risk trends to risk committees, and supporting governance for clinical