Research Ethics Officer

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 18 June 2027

Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 1

Remuneration: 87813 - 116824 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 14

Requisition ID: REQ666917

Location: Westmead

Applications Close: Midnight on 11 June 2026

For role related queries or questions: Caitlin Braude on [email protected]

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network , every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives. As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

What you'll be doing

The Research Ethics Officer's primary role is to assist in the management of the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) and its sub-committees, and to facilitate communication with stakeholders regarding the requirements for, and outcomes of, research ethics applications.

This position is one of a number of support positions within the Research Office. All staff in the Research Office is expected to work flexibly to achieve urgent priorities as required, under the direction of the Executive Officer, Research Ethics (EO).

Relationships

• REO reports to the EO to ensure ethical compliance and safe conduct of research within the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network.
• REO works closely with the EO, Chair and members of the relevant HREC Committees to ensure that each runs smoothly and meets the needs of staff and students, and relevant statutory obligations.
• REO is responsible for quality improvement of the ethical review and approval process in conjunction with EO and Associate Director, Research Operations.
• REO is supported by the Research Ethics Administrative Assistant.

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

• A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience

• Completion of appropriate tertiary level qualifications (Certificate IV or above) in health or social sciences; or, substantial experience providing administrative support in a highly regulated environment, such as research ethics.

• High level administrative and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise a high volume workload and meet tight deadlines.

• Proven high level oral, written and interpersonal communication skills including experience liaising with people from a variety of backgrounds and at all levels of an organisation.

• Sound understanding of, or capacity to understand legislation, codes and guidelines relevant to research ethics; in particular, the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research and Good Clinical Practice.

• Demonstrated high level decision making, project management, analytical and problem solving skills.

• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of agendas and taking minutes, as well as preparing high level reports and discussion papers to a variety of audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience in using a wide variety of software applications and web-based programs; for example, Microsoft Office and TRIM.

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to 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.

Additional Information: SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent

NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at ***email_hidden***

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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