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The Research & Innovation Team are recruiting a Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) Executive Officer!
About the Role
The HREC Executive Officer provides secretariat support for the Monash Health Human Research Ethics Committees (HRECs) undertaking the following key tasks:
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Management of administration activities of the Monash Health Human Research Ethics Committee (MH HRECs)
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Responsible for Certification of the Monash Health HRECs under the NHMRC, Harmonisation of Multi-Site Ethical Review
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Ensure the MH HRECs function in accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA) guidelines and mutual acceptance of ethical and scientific review for multi-centre clinical trials scheme conducted in Public Health Organisations nationally
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Promote a team approach which fosters an inquisitive and improvement focused atmosphere
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Provide a leadership role at both state and national forums on ethics and governance, as one of the only HRECs certified for both paediatric and adult research
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Managing the process to undertake appeals and notification of complaints, misconduct and conflicts of interest
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Supervising and supporting junior team members and interns
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Management of HRECs membership
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Contribute to other activities on research governance & Compliance as directed by Head, Research operations and Director of Research & Innovation
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Debbie Dell - Head of Research Operations on (03) 9594 4611.
Position Description can be found here
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 4 February 2026
Other facts
About Monash Health
Monash Health is Victoria, Australia’s largest and most comprehensive health service.
We deliver care for people over their entire lifespan, from pre-birth to end-of-life, providing consolidated, integrated, comprehensive, and often highly complex care.
With 25,500 employees, Monash Health provides care to south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria via telehealth, within local communities, and in people’s homes.
Our major hospitals include Monash Medical Centre, Monash Children’s Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, Casey Hospital, and the newly opened Victorian Heart Hospital, which is Australia’s first dedicated cardiac hospital. Monash Health provides significant care at Moorabbin Hospital, the Kingston Centre, and the Cranbourne Integrated Community Care Centre, and in total, they operate more than 40 care locations.
Monash Health is uniquely positioned as a large-scale, publicly funded health service that improves the health outcomes of their community. Annually, we provide more than 3.6 million episodes of care and deliver more than 10,000 babies.
We’re committed to being a fair, equitable, and non-discriminatory workplace that maximises the talent, potential, and contribution of all employees. With such a wide range of locations and specialties, we’ll proudly help you grow your career in healthcare.
What you'll do
- The HREC Executive Officer provides secretariat support for the Monash Health Human Research Ethics Committees, managing administration activities and ensuring compliance with NHMRC guidelines. The role also involves promoting a team approach and providing leadership at state and national forums.
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