Position overview

The Research Operations and Clinical Trials Support Unit provides support for the conduct of clinical research at Canberra Hospital. The Unit includes the Research Ethics and Governance Office (REGO). REGO is responsible for research governance processes and management of the ACT Health Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) and its sub-committees, including secretariat support, policy development and project management.

The Research Governance Officer and Data Analyst will support the REGO Senior Manager and Senior Director with high level administrative work and data analytics. Including, providing secretariat support to research governance committees and undertaking data collection and analysis. Data is collected and presented for local and national reporting requirements and presented using PowerBI dashboards and other relevant programs.

This position will work with REGO to strengthen research governance, quality, and compliance. The role ensures that REGO can meet and maintain its reporting requirements under the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework (NCTGF), Canberra Health Services performance and quality metrics and enable REGO to operate in an environment of continuous quality improvement.

This position will be instrumental in ensuring REGO delivers research ethics and governance processes to the highest standard, safeguarding participant safety and data reliability while enabling Canberra Health Services to expand its role as a leading research centre.

Key Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.

1. Working independently or as part of a team, contribute to the development, delivery and evaluation of health and medical research performance and quality data to ensure continuous improvement.
2. Assist senior leaders in the management of quality data collection, analysis and presentation to facilitate local and national reporting requirements.
3. Provide clear communication, both verbal and written, and strong attention to detail.
4. Review REGO governance and data collection/management processes and procedures to identify and address opportunities for increased effectiveness and efficiency.
5. Develop dashboards and accompanying executive briefings and reports pertaining to performance and quality metrics.
6. Undertake administrative functions that include secretariat functions, record keeping, data analytics and stakeholder relationships.
7. Undertaking other duties appropriate to this level of classification that contribute to the REGO.

Competencies

Specific competencies include but are not limited to the following:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated organised approach to work, managing competing priorities with a high degree of drive to consistently achieve results.
• Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change.

Qualifications

Essential

• N/A

Desirable

• Good Clinical Practice Certification.

Experience

Essential

• N/A

Desirable

• Minimum three years’ experience in research ethics and governance, preferably in a health setting.
• Ability to communicate complex data analytics clearly and effectively.
• Experience or knowledge of the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework, CHS Exceptional Care Framework, and all other related frameworks.

Prior to commencement

Appointment to this position is conditional on being granted and retaining appropriate clearances:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

Important information

All employees are required to:

• Adhere to the Canberra Health Services Values and the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct.
• Act in accordance and comply with all relevant Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
• Comply with all relevant clinical and/or competency standards.

CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates, and contingencies.

What you Require (Key Selection Criteria)

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience.

1. Demonstrated experience in secretariat functions, preferably in a health setting, including the ability to establish priorities, exercise initiative, and deliver appropriate outcomes within agreed timeframes
2. Demonstrated data collection, analysis, and presentation skills with strong attention to detail, including skills the use of relevant software
3. Demonstrated problem-solving skills including the ability to negotiate and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently under limited supervision
5. Demonstrated understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, Work Health and Safety and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful, and kind.

Work environment description

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.