• 126,238 + up to 17% Superannuation
• Salary packaging of up to $18,500 p.a.
• Full-time, Ongoing
• Additional leave days

The role

The Research Governance Manager oversees all aspects of research governance at The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, including oversight of clinical trials, biobanks, and clinically focussed research activity. The role includes the provision of operational leadership for all sponsored and investigator-initiated studies that are carried out by The Florey.

 The purpose of the role is to ensure that research programs across the organisation are planned and implemented in a consistent and coordinated manner, in alignment with the relevant regulatory and governance frameworks, including the Australian Code for Responsible Conduct of Research. A key function of the role is to ensure compliance with these frameworks through internal audit.

 The Research Governance Manager provides operational and strategic advice to the Research Governance & Integrity Committee and the Executive team.

Key Responsibilities

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Provide leadership and support to researchers and the Research Governance & Integrity Committee in relation to research governance matters.
• Support researchers with the development, implementation and performance monitoring of their clinical research activities.
• Lead governance committees, including the Research Governance & Integrity Committee, ensuring that the governing principles of The Australian Code for Responsible Conduct of Research are always adhered to.
• Lead risk-based management and monitoring of clinical studies/trials.
• Assist in matters of research integrity.
• Lead the review of trial sponsorship requests and review current Florey sponsorships.
• Oversee clinical research risk management.
• Promote good research governance practices through adherence to Florey research policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Creating a responsive and strong patient-outcome focused culture, ensuring that processes and procedures are consistently implemented.
• Develop and maintain positive and effective relationships with key collaborators and stakeholders including but not limited to the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Austin Hospital, Melbourne Academic Centre for Health (MACH), Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI) and other research institutes.
• Actively engage with all researchers engaged in clinical research at the Florey, including research involving the use of human tissue, to build effective relationships, understand their needs and assess research performance. The provision of constructive feedback and education to researchers in relation to research governance is an important part of the role.
• Administration and governance of investigator-initiated research activity.
• Administration and governance of all commercially sponsored clinical trials.
• Coordinate, negotiate and execute (in conjunction with the Manger Legal Services) all legal and contractual requirements prior to or during the establishment phase of clinical studies/trials.

 Detailed information and key responsibilities are available from the Position Description. 

The role attracts an annual salary offer of $126,238 (Professional Staff Level 9) commensurate with experience.

About you:

The successful candidate will have:

• Degree in a relevant discipline with subsequent experience or a combination of education, training and relevant experience.
• Broad understanding of the health and medical research environment in Victoria and Australia and medical research institute and/or hospital research environment and processes.
• Extensive knowledge of Good Research Practice and processes to undertake clinical trials and conduct research.
• The incumbent must be able to manage and reconcile competing demands sometimes within tight time frames. They must be able to plan, take initiative, co-ordinate and work with a wide range of people and undertake timely and appropriate consultation with colleagues to ensure tasks are completed on time and to high standard. The role requires level of maturity, sound judgement, high level interpersonal skills including tact and discretion and independent decision making on routine matters.
• The Research Governance Manager is expected to develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of Florey research policies, processes and standard operating procedures.
• Significant experience in a similar position, including leading teams in clinical research.
• Ability to manage the development and implementation of stakeholder initiatives; to build rapport and create lasting relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, the ability to listen, understand and work with a variety of different roles and stakeholders, both internal and external.

 Experience with the below is desirable, but not essential:

• Experience in the implementation of quality improvement, work practice reform and change within a large organisation.

 How to Apply

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with a Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience and your Resume. Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

Applications are to be submitted by 5pm on Sunday 6th April. 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. You may also be asked to consent to a criminal record check.

Working at the Florey:
With a 50-year history, the Florey is the largest brain research centre in the Southern Hemisphere, with teams of researchers dedicated to building knowledge on a range of neurological and psychiatric conditions.  https://florey.edu.au/our-research/impact/

Our reputation for innovative research and our position as the leading brain research institute in the Southern Hemisphere attracts the best and brightest.

The Florey is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

We also provide flexible leave entitlements including purchased leave, gender affirmation leave, ceremonial leave along with additional non-gazetted Florey holidays.

Learn more about working at the Florey at https://florey.edu.au/careers-and-study/working-at-the-florey/

For enquiries, please contact our People and Culture Team on employment@florey.edu.au.