Manage the operations of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) certified Children’s Health Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee (CHQ HREC) in accordance with organisational goals and guidelines, the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, and relevant legislation.

Job details

About the Children's Health Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee

The Children's Health Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee (CHQ HREC) serves one of Australia's largest research communities, reviewing applications for research studies across all phases of health research. The CHQ HREC meets every 6 weeks, both in-person or virtually to review and assess the ethical and scientific validity of research applications for studies to be undertaken within Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ) facilities, across Queensland and nationally across Australia.

Role Details

• Fostering positive relationships and communication between the HREC and research applicants
• Providing high-level advice to HREC staff and child health clinicians and researchers to promote understanding of relevant ethical issues in research governance 
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge in the field of human research ethics (particularly in paediatric and child health area) including new developments, legislation, and industry standards
• Strategically planning, developing, implementing, maintaining, and reviewing HREC procedures, systems, and policies in association with the CHQ HREC Chairperson, and key stakeholders in CHQHHS, Queensland Health (QH) and nationally 
• Leading and directing the activities of the HREC office to ensure the workload is managed
• Directing administrative activities such as screening and accepting applications; uploading to the research ethics database (AURED) and ensuring that relevant documents are registered and stored securely
• Directing the comprehensive maintenance of HREC research files and AURED for each study
• Managing the operations of and providing support to the CHQ HREC
• Attending and minuting meetings of the HREC
• Managing the review of responses to HREC recommendations
• Supervising the monitoring of study reporting responsibilities to facilitate the national approach to single ethical review of multicentre research
• Undertaking descriptive statistical analysis of research submissions and providing annual reports on the activities of the Committee to the NHMRC, and other external bodies as required, and quarterly reports to CHQ Executive, and CHQHHS Executive Research Directorate

About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)

Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.   

Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.

Inclusion and diversity

To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.

Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSS

If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive renumeration
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee wellness and assistance program
• Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online; Please review the Role Description and Application Pack for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CHQ_Applicant Toolkit_2025 (PDF, 862KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CHQ_Information for Applicants_2025 (PDF, 837KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  643609 - AO6 HREC Coordinator - RD (PDF, 590KB)
  Role Description