Governance Officer
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Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery improvement research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- Fixed Term until 30 June 2026
- Part time: 30.4-38 hours per fortnight available
- Salary range $83657-$89512 f/t equivalent (depending on hours qualifications and experience)
- Alfred location
- Great staff benefits
The Department
The Bariatric Surgery Registry is an established bi-national clinical quality registry that monitors the safety and efficacy of bariatric surgery across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Since beginning in 2012 the Registry has enrolled over 165000 people who have had a bariatric procedure and has 213 surgeons and 150 hospitals contributing data. The Registrys team is based in Monash Universitys School of Translational Medicine (STM) at the Alfred Hospital campus.
Further information about the registry can be found at Position
Working under the broad direction of the BSR Executive Officer and BSR Operations Manager the position is responsible for the day-to-day management of all aspects of BSR governance requirements including human research ethic committee (HREC) applications amendments and reporting and for ensuring compliance with all relevant policies procedures and legislation. This position is a key role within the BSR as ethics approval is required for every aspect of the BSRs mission.
Key selection criteria
Essential
- A degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. BSc BBMedSc) with an appropriate level of expertise gained from a combination of experience training or professional accreditation
- Demonstrated experience preparing submitting and managing HREC protocols and knowledge of NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research Operating Principles for Australian Clinical Quality Registries and privacy laws
- Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Word and using Databases
- Demonstrated project management skills to ensure the on-time delivery of applications and reports
- Demonstrated capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a team
- Experience working in challenging roles that require skills in negotiation prioritisation and time management in order to meet competing priorities and the needs of multiple stakeholders
- A demonstrated awareness of the principles of confidentiality privacy and information handling in a public health setting
- Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills with proven ability to effectively analyse information and produce clear succinct reports and documents which require interaction with others
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including clinicians and hospital administration staff.
Desirable
- A higher degree.
- Knowledge of the Ethical Standards for Health and Disability Research (New Zealand).
Benefits
- Access to Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing
- Health and Wellbeing initiatives in addition to discounted health insurance
- Great work life balance
Please submit a cover letter and CV to be considered.
For any further enquiries please email
Applications Close: 11pm AEST Tuesday 17th June 2025
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020 health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
