Administrative Officer - Cardiology/ Monash Heart

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Advance your career in Regulatory administration of clinical trials at Monash Cardiovascular Research Centre located at Australia's first ever Heart Hospital. 

Monash Heart is a leading unified cross-site cardiology service of Monash Health located at Monash Medical Centre, Dandenong Hospital, Casey Hospital and at the newest premier site, Victorian Heart Hospital. 

The Victorian Heart Hospital is Australia’s first dedicated cardiac hospital providing innovative, holistic patient-centred care for all Victorians. The first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere and a standalone hospital, housing all on one campus, world-ranking Monash University and the Victorian Heart Institute, it combines world-class clinical care, research, education and training, representing a powerful model of collaboration, innovation and excellence.  A multi award winning building, it sets a new international architectural benchmark for cardiac hospital design in a purpose-built state-of-the-art facility with access to landscaped spaces exuding calm and tranquillity, to enhance the patient experience and positively impact clinical outcomes. 

Co-location at Monash University’s Clayton Campus means the Victorian Heart Hospital is ideally located to lead world-class translational research projects. 

Monash Cardiovascular Research Centre 

The Monash Cardiovascular Research Centre (MCRC) is a self-funding, independent research group based within the VHH. We are formally recognised as the cardiovascular research arm of Monash Heart. 

About the Role - MCRC Regulatory administration Officer, Victorian Heart Hospital 

We are looking for an enthusiastic Regulatory Administration Officer who is familiar with the documentation required for human research ethics committee (HREC) and research governance office (RGO) submissions. 

We are a busy and expanding research unit participating in an increasing number of major international, multi-centre clinical trials, including first in human studies and investigator driven research and are at the forefront of cardiovascular research.   

If you are seeking to consolidate and build on your research experience and are ready for that next challenge in your career, you are invited to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Casual Opportunity (up to 32 Hours per fortnight).

About You 

As an organised person who takes pride in their work and enjoys working collaboratively across a supportive team. To ensure your success in this role, you will have following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge: 

• Bachelor of Science or administrative qualification (or similar) 

• Knowledge of the requirements for submission of research documents to human research ethics committee (HREC) and/or research governance orffice (RGO)  

• Experience with reading and comprehension of complex medical and/or research documents 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

• Computer literacy including strong skills within the Microsoft Office Suite 

• Previous experience with the web-based Ethical Review Manager (ERM) and SiteDocs electronic filing system preferred, but not mandatory. 

• Full Victorian Drivers Licence 

Monash Health’s Victorian Heart Hospital featuring: 

• World-leading cardiac facility delivering tailored cardiovascular care and specialised lifesaving procedures 

• Architecturally designed sustainable building, filled with colour, natural light and space 

• Named best health building at the World Architecture Festival 2023 

• Winner of INDE Award for best design in the Health and Wellbeing Space 2023 

• Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service with 25.500 employees 

• Inspiring leadership team fostering a high performing talent within a tertiary hospital 

• We offer inclusion, equity, opportunity and a workplace where kindness matters 

• Career Growth, Salary Packaging options, Health & Wellbeing program, Free flu vaccinations + more 

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Mary-Anne Austin on (03) 7511 1243.

Position Description can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values. To learn more about our organisation visit monashhealth.org.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close 6th December, 2024.