Strategic Lead, Research Governance & Compliance

La Trobe Enterprise; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 106,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% employer contributed superannution

Private Health Insurance discount

Plus more benefits

Job summary

La Trobe University in Melbourne invites applications for a Senior Advisor, Research Governance and Assurance. You will lead governance and compliance initiatives, liaise with internal and external partners, and support clinical trials governance within the university.

The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, advisory experience, and the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable guidance. Based at Bundoora campus in Melbourne with full-time ongoing terms.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research and National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research.
• Experience advising on research ethics and compliance to researchers or external partners.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide research governance advisory services to the university and partners.
• Coordinate with the Clinical Trials Platform for governance of clinical trials.
• Oversee Risk-Based Monitoring program and internal audit activities.
• Develop RBM and audit reports and brief risk committees.

Skills

Governance knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Tertiary qualification in governance/ethics

Job description

La Trobe University in Melbourne invites applications for a Senior Advisor, Research Governance and Assurance. You will lead governance and compliance initiatives, liaise with internal and external partners, and support clinical trials governance within the university.

The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, advisory experience, and the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable guidance. Based at Bundoora campus in Melbourne with full-time ongoing terms.