Research Governance Officer

Research Governance Officer (Maternity Leave Cover)

12-Month Fixed-Term Contract – Full Time (1.0 FTE), commencing mid-February 2027

Cabrini Research - 154 Wattletree Road, Malvern VIC

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The Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Research Governance Officer to join Cabrini Research on a 12-month fixed-term maternity leave contract commencing mid-February 2027.

Reporting to the Research Governance Manager, this position plays a key role in supporting the ethical and governance oversight of research conducted at Cabrini. You will provide expert administrative and operational support to researchers and stakeholders, facilitating compliance with national research standards, legislative requirements and organisational policies.

This role is structured to support a hybrid working arrangement in accordance with Cabrini policy and practice.

Key responsibilities:

• Review and process research applications requiring site-specific governance review and lower-risk ethical review.

• Provide advice on research ethics and governance requirements, maintaining current knowledge of relevant legislation, national guidance and organisational policy.

• Administrative duties including billing, mandatory training compliance, post-approval monitoring and reporting.

• Maintain records relating to governance approvals, insurance, training compliance and key performance measures.

• Contribute to organisational compliance with the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework.

About you

You are an organised and collaborative professional with experience in research governance, ethics administration or healthcare research support.

You will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in research, governance, administration or a related discipline, and/or equivalent experience in a research adjacent role within the healthcare and/or research setting.

• Knowledge of contemporary Australian research ethics and governance requirements, including applicable legislation and guidelines.

• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• A high level of accuracy, attention to detail and commitment to service excellence.

Why Join Cabrini?

As a not-for-profit Catholic health service, Cabrini is committed to supporting our people both professionally and personally through a range of benefits, including:

• Salary Packaging up to $18,550 tax free annually
• Access to a range of staff benefits including retail offers, discounted hospital services and savings on eligible private health fund services
• Convenient Malvern location close to public transport with discounted Myki Commuter Club
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• A supportive, mission-led and values-based workplace culture

Interested? For further information, view the position description here or enquiries can be directed to: Gayle Pettigrew, Administration Manager, Research Operations - 9508 3451

Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.

Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.

As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Working for Cabrini

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.

There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.

Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.

Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.