Senior Research Officer-Ethics, Governance and Data Systems

at UNSW Sydney, Sydney, Australia

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Closing date

25 November 2026

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Research

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Full Time,Part Time

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Senior Research Officer-Ethics, Governance and Data Systems- School of Population Health Employment Type: Part or Full - time (15-35 hours a week) Duration: 12-month Fixed Term contract Remuneration : $118,483 base, pro-rata, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position. Location: Kensington, Sydney School of Population Health At UNSW School of Population Health , we believe everyone has the right to good health. As the oldest and largest health management program in Australia, our School is a pioneer in public health, global health, infectious diseases intelligence, and health leadership and management. Our response to emerging threats and health challenges includes producing high quality research, providing the next generation of leaders with the skills to transform health systems, and advocating with passion to address health equity. We’re proud to be recognised in the top 20 universities globally for public health research. Details of the role A Senior Research Officer (Ethics, Governance and Data Systems) plays a key role within the Implementation to Impac t team in the School of Population Health and the SPHERE Cancer Clinical Academic Group in providing high level practical and efficient ethics and governance support for project teams and key stakeholders, including projects involving AI, linked data, and cross-institutional systems. The role entails managing and coordinating ethics and regulatory requirements across several projects and ensuring optimal governance of the associated processes and supporting both project delivery and the development of scalable governance systems and processes. The role will require the establishment and building of key internal and external relationships to enable and streamline ethics submission procedures for complex projects involving AI and data science. The role jointly reports to the Director of the Implementation to Impact team, and the Director of the Cancer Clinical Academic Group in SPHERE. Some key skills required: Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience. Experience working on ethics, regulatory and site governance applications, particularly for complex and multi-site projects. Prior experience in data science and/or AI focused projects would be highly desirable. Proven project management experience, with an understanding of the project life cycle and development of project plans, objectives and documentation. Develop and drive processes and procedures to guide the governance of ethics and regulatory applications across Implementation to Impact (i2i) program. Support the submission of ethics, regulatory and site governance applications for a variety of complex projects involving the use of AI and data science methodologies, including linked data. Develop and manage effective communications with key stakeholders, both internal and external to the project with the specific aim of sharing knowledge and insights to develop best practice guidance and providing influential input on ethics and governance requirements to enable achievement of project outcomes. Demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively on initiatives with a range of people at different levels within an organisation. Please refer to the position description for full details. UNSW Benefits and Culture 17% Superannuation and leave loading​ Flexible working ​ Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​ Access to lifelong learning and career development ​ Progressive HR practices​ More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here. Pre-Employment Checks: As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role. How to apply: Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW . Contact Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate E: f.mchenry@unsw.edu.au Applications close: Wednesday 25 th November before 11.30pm Sydney time UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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