Support for career progression and development An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service Excellent clinical exposure across a range of specialties The Position Job Reference: 1440 Position Title: Research Governance Manager Classification: Dependant on Qualifications Hours per fortnight: 32 Hours Employment Status: Ongoing Part Time The Role The primary purpose of the Research Governance Manager role is research governance oversight for human research proposals submitted for ethical approval at Bendigo Health. It involves secretariat support for the Bendigo Health Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC), which meets at least ten times per year. In line with the requirements of the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research 2023, the Research Governance Manager not only processes applications for ethical approval of projects but also monitors and audits approved projects over the life of the research, and takes a lead in providing training, support, and advice to researchers developing their research proposals. The Research Governance Manager is expected to support Bendigo Health's Research Plan in developing strategic partnerships and collaborations to build research capacity and to work actively with colleagues and partners in leading improvements to the implementation of best practice research governance at Bendigo Health. Working with Bendigo Health Bendigo Health is a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training, and personal development culture. Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community. Our organisation is diverse, welcoming, and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time. Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton, and Castlemaine. We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: Staff health and wellbeing programs Career development and education opportunities Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight Flexible Working Arrangements Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through the fitness passport program If successful for a position at Bendigo Health, you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the onboarding process. Your New Division The Clinical Governance Division has a focus on promoting and supporting patient safety and quality of service. It recognises the importance of leadership, culture, patient safety, clinical performance, professionalism, and patient care. The Clinical Governance team works collaboratively with other staff to provide high-quality clinical governance support and advice, both internally and when supporting our Regional Partner Health Services. Bendigo is one of Victoria's largest regional cities, making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region's population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities, and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails, and wineries within our region. Interested? We'd love to hear from you! Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume. Need more information? Please contact Fiona O'Halloran, Executive Assistant on 5454 6573 for a confidential discussion. Diversity and Inclusion Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities, and/or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Position Description: HERE Act with RespectX | We are proud to be a RespectX Accredited Employer. We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying, and discrimination in our organisation. #J-18808-Ljbffr