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Work type: Permanent
Location: South Brisbane
Categories: Research

Mater Research are looking for a Research Agreements Officer to join the team! This permanent, full-time role will be based at our South Brisbane campus.

Mater Research is a recognised leader in medical research. Our bench to bedside philosophy sees us working across Mater Health’s hospitals and health services, The University of Queensland, and the world-class Translational Research Institute (TRI).

We are committed to working closely with Mater Health, Mater Education and our growing network of partners and collaborators to turn scientific discovery into the best possible treatment, care, and outcomes for patients and our broader community.

Salary range: $87,674 - $95,892 per annum plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900

What you’ll be doing

The Research Agreements Officer works within the Research Compliance team to manage the day-to-day tasks involved in the process of registration of new agreements, initial set up, and follow up of agreements through to execution.

The Research Agreements Officer will work closely with the Senior Agreements Officer and Mater Legal Counsel. The Research Agreements Officer will work collaboratively with the Research Governance team to facilitate Research Agreements supporting the research activities at Mater.

The successful candidate will possess the following knowledge, experience, or attributes:

• Exposure to a research environment or legal environment, or studies in biomedical science, law and/or clinical experience in a relevant health discipline will be viewed favourably. 
• The ability to comprehend research proposals and demonstrated experience in the review of documentation and accurately identifying errors or omissions.
• Demonstrated experience in providing excellent client service and support with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement.
• Sound understanding of the legislation, codes and guidelines relevant to research or an ability to rapidly acquire knowledge and technical expertise related to Mater Research activities.
• High level written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to perform under pressure and respond to feedback with excellent organisational skills.
• Appropriate digital literacy skills and experience in the use of complex software systems as part of daily operations.

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

For further information please contact Imelda Ryan, Senior Manager Research Compliance on 07 3163 2589.

Applications close on Wednesday 15 May 2024. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Advertised: 01 May 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 15 May 2024 E. Australia Standard Time