Principal Governance Officer

We're excited to welcome a Principal Governance Officer to our Research Governance unit.

Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Sunshine Coast Health has made significant investments in research infrastructure and has established a unique collaboration through the Sunshine Coast Health Institute (SCHI) with research partners including the University of the Sunshine Coast, Griffith University and TAFE Queensland. As we continue our journey towards becoming a tertiary level health service provider, we are seeking a talented, highly motivated and experienced Principal Governance Officer.

The position will work with a dedicated team of staff in the Research Governance unit to support researchers in the development and execution of their research projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing the appropriate level of business and operational management, leadership, support and advice in the delivery of high-quality research services that are consistent with the strategic and operational directions of Sunshine Coast Health.
• Research governance and business management, ensuring that institutional and researcher responsibilities across Sunshine Coast Health meet legal and regulatory obligations; creating and maintaining a high-quality research base; and maximising research income and activities.
• Ensuring that appropriate strategic, technical and operational advice on research governance is provided to relevant stakeholders and that business matters are coordinated to satisfy the goals and operational requirements of Sunshine Coast Health.
• Provide technical / expert advice on research and ethics governance to researchers/clients and Sunshine Coast Health stakeholders, ensuring compliance with relevant policies, guidelines and legislation pertaining to research (and in particular, human research) in Australia.

Remuneration value up to $176 711 p.a., comprising salary between $144 315 - $154 879 p.a. (f.t.), or salary rates: $72.78 - $78.11 p.h. (p.t.), employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (AO7) (full time 76 hrs p.f. or part time position available, hours negotiable.). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:

• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

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