Research Governance Officer

• Make a meaningful impact supporting safe, ethical and innovative health research
• Join a leading Western Sydney research environment at Westmead Hospital
• Help shape best practice in clinical research governance and compliance

Manage research governance activities that enable safe, ethical and compliant human research across WSLHD, supporting researchers, clinicians and partners to deliver better health outcomes.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $118,821 - $140,201 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working
Join the Research Office at Westmead Hospital, a dynamic environment committed to advancing healthcare through high-quality research, innovation and collaboration. As part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), you will work alongside researchers, clinicians, committees and external partners to strengthen research practices that improve patient care.

• Be part of a collaborative team supporting a diverse portfolio of human research projects and clinical trials
• Work with leading researchers, universities, commercial sponsors and healthcare professionals
• Contribute to a culture that values integrity, transparency and excellence in research practice
• Support governance frameworks that ensure research is conducted safely, ethically and in line with regulatory requirements
• Build strong professional relationships across a major metropolitan health service

What you'll be doing
As the Research Governance Officer, you will provide expert governance oversight and risk management support for research conducted across WSLHD. You will play a key role in ensuring research activities meet ethical, regulatory and legislative standards while enabling researchers to deliver impactful outcomes.

• Review and manage Site-Specific Applications (SSA/STE) and provide advice on research approvals, agreements and governance requirements
• Partner with researchers, sponsors, universities and collaborative groups to support governance processes, contracts, budgets and indemnification requirements
• Maintain knowledge of NHMRC guidelines, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), TGA regulations and NSW Health research governance requirements
• Support clinical trial monitoring, policy development, training and education to promote best practice research conduct
• Prepare reports and provide governance advice to committees, leadership teams and regulatory bodies

Ready to help shape the future of health research? 
Apply now and join NSW Health in creating a safer, more ethical and innovative research environment that improves care for communities across Western Sydney.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

1. Appropriate tertiary clinical qualifications in a relevant discipline or extensive experience in a clinical and research environment.
2. Proven sound knowledge of regulations and guidelines governing the ethical and safe conduct of research.
3. Demonstrated skill in the analysis of complex issues, problem solving, formulating new approaches and implementing comprehensive change programs and programs and improvement strategies, including the ability to develop and monitor outcomes.
4. Effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients.
5. Excellent negotiation and organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and a high volume workload.
6. Demonstrated ability to work to deadlines.
7. Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse team of professionals and people at all levels.
8. Proven experience with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook. database applications and REGIS (Research Ethics & Governance Information System).

Requisition ID: REQ684799
Applications Close: 20 August 2026

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.

• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.  

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.

• For inquiries about the role, contact Kellie Hansen on *************@health.nsw.gov.au

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.  For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Westmead Hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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