Overview of the Role

Reporting to the Manager Research Governance and Compliance, this role 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 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 OGTR records and assist with GMO-related governance and reporting

· Provide administrative support for the Healthy Volunteer Registry and ensure 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

Submit your CV and a 1–2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevance of your experience to the role’s responsibilities and requirements. You can also reach out to Deb McKay for more information at [email protected]. Applications close 8 August 2025.

The full position description is available on our career page.

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