Strategic Advisor, Research Governance & Assurance

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

Job summary

La Trobe University invites applications for a Senior Advisor, Research Governance and Assurance. The role focuses on developing and managing governance structures to support risk management and regulatory compliance across the university, liaising with internal stakeholders and external partners on research ethics and compliance.

You will lead the RBM program and internal audits, delivering reports on compliance status and risk trends to risk committees to inform institutional oversight and

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to convey complex concepts clearly.
• In-depth knowledge of research governance frameworks and regulatory requirements such as the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research and ICH Good Clinical Practice.
• Experience providing high-level advisory services on ethics and compliance to researchers or partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance advisory services to researchers and internal/external stakeholders on ethics and compliance.
• Support clinical trials governance with advisory and coordination responsibilities alongside the Clinical Trials Platform.
• Oversee Risk-Based Monitoring (RBM) and internal research audit programs and report findings to risk committees.

Skills

Communication skills

Governance frameworks

Advisory experience

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Tertiary qualification in governance/ethics

Job description

La Trobe University invites applications for a Senior Advisor, Research Governance and Assurance. The role focuses on developing and managing governance structures to support risk management and regulatory compliance across the university, liaising with internal stakeholders and external partners on research ethics and compliance.

You will lead the RBM program and internal audits, delivering reports on compliance status and risk trends to risk committees to inform institutional oversight and