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$67k–$74k/yr
Full-time, Temporary
bachelor degree
Salary Packaging, Superannuation, Annual Leave, Discounted Health Insurance, Discounted Eye Care, Health And Wellbeing Program
Posted 50d ago
Apply by Jul 8
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Support the Human Research Ethics and Governance office in the review, approval, and monitoring of research projects. This includes managing submissions, providing executive support to the Ethics Committee, and maintaining data integrity within required databases.
Requirements
Requires a tertiary qualification in health care, science, information management, or a related discipline. Candidates must demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information.
Full job description
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Ethics and Governance Officer
7-months Fixed-Term, Full-Time position from July/August 2026 to January/February 2027 (leave coverage)
80 hours per fortnight with a monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO)
$66,768.00 to $73,811.92 base + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
About the team
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Ethics Committee provides ethical review of human research in the field of oncology. The Human Research Ethics & Governance office manages both the ethical and governance review and approval processes. The office supports the researchers to navigate the ethical and governance review system.
About the role
Reporting to the Manager Human Research Ethics & Governance, the role of the Ethics & Governance Officer supports the Human Research Ethics & Governance office in all duties associated with the ethical and governance review, approval and monitoring of research projects by:
Managing ethics and governance submissions and associated correspondence/communication
Assisting in providing executive support to the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Ethics Committee and its sub-committees\
Providing advice and guidance to researchers; and updating required database/s and maintaining data integrity.
About you
You will have excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, with a key attention to detail, particularly in relation to administrative and regulatory requirements.
You'll bring with you:
Tertiary qualification in health care, science, information management or a related discipline
Demonstrated high level of problem solving skills
Integrity, sound judgment and respect for confidentiality
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently
Strong organisational and time management skills
Demonstrated initiative and the ability to grow with the demands of the position
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
Discounted health insurance and eye care
A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Applications Close: 11.59pm Wednesday July 8 2026.
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Position Summary
To support the Human Research Ethics and Governance office in all duties associated with the ethical and governance review, approval and monitoring of research projects.
Enterprise Agreement
Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025
Classification or Salary Range
HS2
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category C
Key Relationships
-Researchers and research project staff
-Human Research Ethics and Governance office staff
-Ethics Committee and Sub-Committee members
-Other organisational staff, as required
-Sponsors, contract research organisations, researchers, research project staff
-Coordinating Office of Human Research Ethics
-Cancer Trials Australia
-External Ethics Committee Members
Skills
Essential Requirements
-Tertiary qualification in health care, science, information management or a related discipline
-Demonstrated high level of problem solving skills
-Integrity, sound judgment and respect for confidentiality
-Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently
-Strong organisational and time management skills
-Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
-Attention to detail, particularly in relation to administrative and regulatory requirements.
-Demonstrated initiative and the ability to grow with the demands of the position
Desirable Requirements
-Previous work experience in human research ethics and governance
-Knowledge of the medical or public health research setting
-Working knowledge of medical and scientific terminology
-An understanding of relevant policy and other guidelines issued by NHMRC and other research organisations, including familiarity with the National Health and Medical Research Council’s ‘National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research’
Key Accountabilities
1. Manage ethics and governance submissions and associated correspondence/communication
-Assist in the management of the ethical or governance submission, review, acknowledgement and approval processes for human research projects
-Preparation and distribution of correspondence
-Preparation of invoicing
2. Assist in providing executive support to the Ethics Committee and its sub-committees
-Preparation and distribution of meeting agendas, minutes and reports, and attendance and minute taking at meetings
-Maintain records of membership and training for committee members
-Provide practical and technical support to committees to ensure they can perform their review duties
3. Facilitate the ethics and governance review and approval processes for researchers
-Communicate effectively with stakeholders in the ethics and governance review and approval processes
-Provide advice and guidance for routine queries on submission, review and monitoring requirements according to established policies and guidelines
-Respond appropriately to urgent or unusual demands by stakeholders
4. Use required database/s and maintain data integrity
-Ensure database data entry is up to date and accurate
-Develop processes to ensure data integrity
-Assist in collecting required data and compiling external and internal reports, as necessary
5. Maintain and develop the unit website
-Ensure Human Research Ethics & Governance intranet and internet sites are maintained
-Update the sites with relevant material
6. Undertake other duties and special projects as required
-Assist Manager, Human Research Ethics & Governance, Ethics Coordinator and Research Governance Officer in any responsibilities related to the development and coordination of the review of human research, as appropriate
7. Perform duties normally performed by other team members in response to changing workloads or to cover staff on leave
-Temporary performance of other duties to ensure that all office functions are maintained during periods of staff absences or increased workload
8. Maintain current knowledge of Peter Mac submission and review processes and of review processes in Australia
-Consult relevant Peter Mac Ethics and Governance SOPs, guidelines, work instructions, website and staff to maintain current knowledge of submission and review processes
-Attend external information forums and training sessions to maintain current knowledge of ethical and governance review processes in Australia
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
Related keywords
Human Research EthicsGovernanceOncologyNHMRCNational Statement On Ethical Conduct In Human ResearchClinical ResearchRegulatory ComplianceEthics CommitteeData IntegrityHealth Care AdministrationPublic Health ResearchMedical TerminologySOPsCancer ResearchGovernance Review
Peter Mac is an integrated cancer research, treatment and education centre in Melbourne, Australia.
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1949
LinkedIn followers
61,490
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (‘Peter Mac’) is a world leading cancer research, education and treatment centre and Australia’s only public health service dedicated to caring for people affected by cancer.
With more than 4,000 employees, including 700+ laboratory and clinical researchers, we’re focused on providing better treatments, better care and potential cures for cancer.
Our values are Compassion, Excellence and Innovation.
We offer a range of staff benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• Discounted health insurance and eye care
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
• Pathways for professional development and career opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements wherever possible
• Up to six weeks annual leave plus additional purchased leave
Our main site in Parkville, Melbourne, a state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility, offers public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists, along with onsite eateries, coffee shops and relaxing rooftop garden spaces.
We also have six additional sites providing radiation therapy services to patients in Moorabbin, Box Hill, Bendigo and Sunshine, plus our imaging centre in East Melbourne.
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment that reflects our vibrant community.
We encourage job applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
Join us and break new ground and change lives.
Peter Mac acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which our sites are located throughout Victoria. We recognise their strength and resilience and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Offices: 305 Grattan St, Melbourne, VIC 3000, AU
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