Job Title: Research Development and Governance Officer (RDGO) Contract Type: Part Time, Permanent Contract (24 hours per fortnight) or Part Time, Fixed Term Contract until October 2026 (16 hours per fortnight) Northeast 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 prioritize a workload, a confident and clear communicator, and operates well in a team environment. Benefits: 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 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 membership Social Club Benefits Support for our diverse workforce Applying for the Role: Enquiries can be made with Jacqui Verdon on (03) 5722 5149. Confirmation of full Covid-19 and Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria from the PD. Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application. To apply for this position, hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria. Applications close Sunday, 1st December 2024. NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies. #J-18808-Ljbffr