Ethics and Governance Research Associate

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• 12-month fixed term position
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO)
• Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 2 Level 1 (HS2)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

The Malignant Haematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Service and the Haemostasis / Thrombosis Unit, and the Haemophilia Centre, support haematology patients from the greater Melbourne area, and adult haemophilia patients from all of Victoria. The Clinical Research Unit (“CRU”) oversees a range of clinical trials for these diverse patient groups from Phase 1, first-in-human to Phase 3 randomised, controlled trials, testing newly developed drugs straight from the biotech companies to established drugs used in new regimens. A Collaborative Group called the Australasian Myeloma Research Consortium (AMaRC) is run from our unit. AMaRC promotes, facilitates and sponsors Investigator-initiated trials and collaborative laboratory research projects in myeloma, acting as Trial Centre supporting the participating sites in Australasia.

The Role

The Clinical Research Ethics Associate is responsible for supporting their immediate team with administrative tasks associated with clinical trial start-up and post-approval. This will predominantly include: 

• Drafting and coordination of RCDs to secure hospital department quotes and declarations of support
• Archiving all clinical trial documentation as part of the close-out process

Qualifications and Experience Required

Essential   

• Appropriate tertiary qualification and/or demonstrated relevant equivalent professional experience in a clinical research environment
• High-level administration and multi-tasking skills
• Thorough attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence when communicating with Department Heads or external stakeholders as part of the follow-up process
• Proactive approach to role with ability and willingness to learn and be challenged                    

Desirable          

• Experience working in a Cancer Service or Hospital environment

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Christine Brooks, Senior Research Manager - Haem Trials - [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEST, Wednesday 18th June 2025.

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au