About the position

The Research Office supports La Trobe University researchers, senior executive, academic leadership the Graduate Research School, 10 Schools and affiliates and Central & Support Services to facilitate excellent research outcomes for the University. The Office provides accurate and consistent advice and reporting, as well as flexible and efficient client services, with an emphasis on continuous business improvement. The Office serves to facilitate interactions between La Trobe University researchers and external partners - regulatory authorities, funding bodies, industry and government.

The Ethics, Integrity and Biosafety (EIB) Team of the Research Office at La Trobe University provides holistic ethics, integrity and biosafety advice, support and service to researchers and to Committees. As well as supporting the five University Ethics Committees and their Chairs, it delivers pro-active ethics, integrity and biosafety training and education for researchers in conjunction with other University Divisions and Teams. It provides expert advice to researchers, key research stakeholders and to the wider university regarding complex research applications, new policy and legislative requirements and manages research integrity matters. The EIB team works in collaboration with the Clinical Trials Platform to support and enable the conduct of high quality clinical trials, and develops strategy, tools and resources to support the Research Governance Framework.

The role of Senior Co-ordinator Research Governance and Operations will facilitate excellent research at La Trobe University by working with stakeholders across the university to develop, implement and manage governance structures to support the effective management of risk and compliance with industry standards and regulatory schemes. The appointee will focus on clinical trials and collaborative partnerships and promote the responsible conduct of research. The appointee will also develop and implement innovative solutions to improve the quality of operational processes to create a significant impact on the conduct of research, particularly in terms of streamlined processes achieving time savings for researchers.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

• A relevant tertiary qualification and experience in a relevant field such as health, medical or clinical research, research ethics, governance or compliance
• In-depth knowledge of research methodologies and relevant requirements for conducting research (e.g. Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, ICH Guideline for Good Clinical Practice, best practice standards such as the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework and Therapeutics Goods Act 1989)
• Experience in identifying, developing and implementing streamlined processes, procedures and workflows within a policy framework and using creativity, technology and innovative methodologies to maximise efficiencies and contribute to strategic planning
• Ability to apply understanding of the needs of the scientific community at La Trobe University and researchers' needs from their perspective
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and initiative to bring together diverse and sometimes conflicting information to identify, investigate and rectify problems or barriers to complex issues and processes
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate, motivate, influence and build consultative relationships with key research stakeholders in relevant areas
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on the ability to evaluate, analyse and communicate information clearly
• Highly developed work organisational skills with the capacity to prioritise competing demands and outstanding attention to detail

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

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Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses