UNSW - Director, Research Ethics & Compliance

3 Jan 2024 1:10 PM | Matthew (Administrator)

Applications close:  11.55pm, Sunday 28th January 2024
Job no: 522016
Work type: full time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Professional Leadership, Research Administration support, Governance, Policy & Compliance, Management, Clinical/Medical Research

  • Top 100 university with an ambitious strategy including academic excellence, social engagement and global impact
  • Senior Appointment in a flexible, supportive workplace
  • 3-year fixed term contract, potential for renewal

The Opportunity

The Director, Research Ethics and Compliance Support is a key leadership position responsible for the strategic direction, operational, budget and human resource management of the UNSW Research Ethics and Compliance Support unit.

Reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor Research, you’ll oversee and manage a comprehensive research ethics and compliance program including a contemporary online research ethics and compliance system, fostering a culture of integrity, and collaborating with stakeholders to maintain UNSW's commitment to ethical research practices.  You’ll also lead the UNSW Research Ethics and Compliance Team in providing support for the UNSW Animal Care and Ethics Committees, Human Research Ethics Committees, the Biosafety and Radiation Safety Committees, clinical trials governance, and other research related compliance activities across UNSW.

The Organisation

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re Australia’s number one university for impact and among the nation’s Top 20 employers.

Benefits and Culture: 

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to benefits including:

  • Hybrid/Flexible working
  • Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
  • Access to learning and career development
  • Progressive HR practices
  • Discounts and entitlements  
  • Affordable on-campus parking

About the successful applicant

You can demonstrate your research ethics and compliance experience at senior level, deep understanding and commitment to current knowledge of legislation, codes, guidelines and rules relating to research ethics and safety committees and the governance of clinical trials, as well as leadership, change management and stakeholder management experience to ensure successful outcomes through the delivery of high-quality customer service.

To Apply: If leading research ethics and compliance at a Go8 university is of interest to you, please submit your CV, Cover Letter and your Response to Skills and Experience required (see the Position Description) via the APPLY button.

https://external-careers.jobs.unsw.edu.au/cw/en/job/522016/director-research-ethics-compliance

Contacts:
Shiree Thomas, Talent Acquisition Consultant: shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au
Dane McCamey, Pro Vice Chancellor (Research) e: pvcr@unsw.edu.au


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