Northern Clinical School
Reference no. 1623/0817

• Provide support to the research activities of the Sydney Vital Translational Research Centre
• Located at the Royal North Shore Hospital
• Part-time (21 hours/week), fixed term opportunity for 6 months with potential for extension. Remuneration package: $91K pro rata p.a. including annual leave loading and up to 10.5% superannuation

About the opportunity 

Sydney Vital (the Northern Translational Cancer Research Centre) is situated on the campus of Royal North Shore Hospital. The Centre has been jointly funded by a Cancer Institute NSW (CINSW) and the University of Sydney which is the administering institution for the grant.

Sydney Vital brings together a highly motivated group of experienced cancer researchers, both pre-clinical and clinical, along with surgeons, physicians, allied health and oncologists to undertake translational cancer research which will ultimately lead to improved survival and quality of life for cancer patients. It aims to develop a pipeline of preclinical and clinical research activities to achieve this.

Reporting to the Research Development Manager, the Ethics Coordinator will support our researchers with obtaining Human Research Ethics and Research Governance Approval.

The purpose of the position is to enhance Sydney Vital Members research efforts by efficiently preparing and coordinating all documentation required to gain Human Research and Ethics Committee (HREC) approval and Governance approval during the duration of a clinical trial.   This position provides a role in fulfilling the responsibilities in relation to research involving Humans in following Good Clinical Practices as set out by the International Conference on Harmonisation, NH&MRC Guidelines and with approval from a Human Research Ethics Committee.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for an Ethics Coordinator who possesses:

• tertiary qualifications in health science, allied health or similar education/training and experience
• demonstrated experience, expertise and broad knowledge in ethics/regulatory affairs frameworks
• excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with day to day operational matters
• the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work
• a genuine commitment to accuracy and exceptional attention to detail
• previous administration experience and the flexibility to support key research staff with various administrative tasks
• advanced computer literacy skills
• previous experience working in a clinical trials environment will be an added advantage.

The Ethics Coordinator will work as part of a team within Sydney Vital and will be the primary point of contact for issues relating to Ethics and Governance submissions, status and feedback.

About us

Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion, and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students.

We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.

For more information on the position and University, please view the candidate information pack available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website.  Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number to apply.

Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this position

To undertake this position the successful applicant will need to complete a police/criminal check.  

Closing date: 5pm 6 September 2017

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

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