Overview
The Research and Ethics Policy Officer will undertake the role of Executive Officer to the SA Department for Health and Wellbeing Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC), including organising full and executive sub-group HREC meetings and preparation of agendas for distribution to HREC members; taking minutes; and preparing correspondence. The Research Ethics and Policy Officer will also assist in the development of research and research related policy documents and provide advice on research policy, strategy and governance matters consistent with Government policy and departmental strategic directions.
The role will develop and maintain close working relationships with other officers in SA Health, the Local Health Networks, other government agencies and key community stakeholder organisations.
Details
Department for Health and Wellbeing – Clinical System Support & Improvement – SA MET Unit and Office for Research
Salary: $85,790 to $95,413 – ASO5 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 28 August 2026 (with possibility of extension)
Responsibilities
* Undertake the role of Executive Officer to the HREC, including organising meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes and preparing correspondence.
* Develop and maintain policy and governance documents related to research and provide advice on research policy, strategy and ethics consistent with Government policy and departmental directions.
* Develop and maintain close working relationships with SA Health staff, Local Health Networks, other government agencies and key community stakeholders.
Qualifications and requirements
* Appointment subject to satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
* National Police Certificate/NCCHC for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required.
* Immunisation risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact).
Other information
* Enquiries: Ben Shores, Director, SA MET / Office for Research; Phone: ; Email:
* Application Closing Date: Wednesday, 4 February 2026 – 11:55 PM
* Attachments: - Research and Ethics Policy Officer - Role Description.pdf; Australian applicant guidelines; International applicant guidelines
* Advertised: 20 Jan 2026
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