Overview of the Role

The Research Governance and Compliance Officer supports the integrity, efficiency, and compliance of NeuRA's research activities. This role provides operational support across ethics, governance, research compliance and activity reporting, and plays a critical part in ensuring legal and regulatory obligations are met.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

• Coordinate and support the submission and tracking of human research ethics applications and amendments
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of ethics and governance approvals in relevant databases
• Provide high-quality administrative and compliance checks for grant and ethics submissions
• Liaise with external Human Research Ethics Committees (HRECS) and institutions to ensure that ethics approvals and site-specific authorisations (SSAs) requirements are met and maintained
• Assist with the preparation of grant-related reports, including annual, mid-term, and financial reporting
• Maintain scientific publication tracking, authorship records, and UNSW for Research Output System data entry for NeuRA
• Manage student and visitor databases, enrolment tracking, and completions
• Maintain NeuRA’s Office of the Gene Techology Regulator (OGTR) records and assist with GMO -related governance and reporting
• Provide administrative support for the Healthy Volunteer Registry,ensuring ethical approvals are in place
• Generate data for internal reporting, audits, and external compliance requirements
• Support compliance training activities

Core Requirements and Experience

• Degree or equivalent experience in health, science, or a related field
• Experience in research governance, grants or ethics administration
• Familiarity with the Australia Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research
• Familiarity with Australian ethics frameworks and OGTR compliance
• Strong data management and reporting skills (e.g., relational databases, spreadsheets)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills

How to Apply

You can view the full position description here: Research Governance and Compliance Officer 11 Jul 2025 1

To apply, submit your CV and cover letter of no more than 1 page outlining your interest in the role, and the relevance of your experience to the role’s Key Responsibilities and Core Requirements; via email to Deb McKay at d.mckay@neura.edu.au.

Applications close: 23 July 2025

NeuRA is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. 

Overview of the Organisation
Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) is a leading independent medical research institute whose vision is to prevent and cure disease and disability of the brain and nervous system through leadership, excellence and innovation in neuroscience research. NeuRA has world-class research facilities and is based at Randwick in Sydney.

Encouraging Indigenous Applications

NeuRA is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position.

Overview of the Role
Based at NeuRA and in collaboration with the Prince of Wales Hospital based on our Randwick Campus, the Provisional Fellow will be working in the subspecialty of Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine, with a focus on Motor Neurone Disease and Clinical Neurophysiology as well as Dementia. The applicant will participate in Motor Neurone Disease clinics, Dementia clinics and clinical trial assessments. The applicant is expected to attend the weekly Neurology clinical meetings, and to present patients with neurodegenerative disorders during the Fellowship.

Core Requirements and Experience

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered, or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Evidence of appropriate qualifications relevant to the position.
• Compliance with current National Criminal Record and associated checks.
• Evidence of vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy with NSW Health.
• Interest and/or experience in clinical research studies and teaching.
• Ability to work under supervision and understanding the limitations.
• Conduct, NSW Medical Board and hospital requirements.
• Relevant clinical experience in Neurology, Research and Teaching.
• High level of initiative and judgement in handling clinical issues and making clinical decisions.
• Ability to work effectively with clinical and research staff within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Capacity to adhere to a research study protocol.

How to Apply

The full position description is available here: Provisional Fellow Position Description FINAL ER 15072025

To apply, submit your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria via Seek: https://www.seek.com.au/job/85759862?ref=direct-share-cm-ui

Closing date: 4 August 2025