Research Development & Governance OfficerJob posted: 15/11/2024Job type: Ongoing - full time or part timeSalary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Health and Allied HealthReference: G9ARKNortheast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.The Research Development and Governance Officer (RDGO) plays a key role in building the culture, capability and capacity of staff to undertake and translate research into practice. The role operates within the research team - working closely with the clinical trials team and research coordinator (RHAN).The RDGO contributes to local level support and advice to researchers in addition to undertaking comprehensive reviews of all research projects prior to submission to the NHW Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) including Site Specific Applications (SSAs) and other research related contracts such as Clinical Trial Agreements.The RDGO will provide leadership, high quality advice and services to facilitate the efficient review, approval, monitoring, reporting and administration of research conducted across Northeast Health to ensure compliance with the relevant health service policies and procedures, Victorian Department of Health directives and other relevant State and Federal guidelines, regulations and legislation. In addition, the RDGO will assist in the implementation and management of policies, procedures and processes which support best practice in research, ethics and governance.The role of RDGO is suited to an individual who is experienced in and passionate about the provision of high quality health services and clinical research, self-motivated with the ability to prioritise a workload, a confident and clear communicator and operates well in a team environment.Our Region:Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100,000 throughout the northeast.An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries.Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.The successful applicant will benefit from:Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.5 weeks annual leave and an additional week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full-time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.Option to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)Well-being programs and discounted corporate gym membershipSupport for our diverse workforceApplying for the role:Enquiries can be made with Jacqui Verdon on (03) 5722 5149Confirmation of full Covid-19 and Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application.Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria from the PD.Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application.All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria.#J-18808-Ljbffr