At Bellberry, we help shape the future of health research. As a national not-for-profit organisation, we support ethical, high-quality research through our Human Research Ethics Committees, protecting participants while enabling significant medical discoveries. Every review we support plays a part in advancing science and safeguarding the people at the heart of research.
We're growing our team and seeking experienced Team Leader who wants to play a meaningful role in advancing excellence in human research ethics. If you have team management experience, clinical research expertise, and the ability to work confidently in a regulated environment, we'd like to hear from you. In this role, you will coordinate the delivery of high-quality ethical reviews aligned with national guidelines, lead a team of administrative professionals, and ensure weekly HREC review meetings are delivered efficiently and effectively. You will also oversee research applications submitted through Bellberry's electronic platform, provide expert advice, match each study with the appropriate review expertise, and help maintain Bellberry's international reputation for excellence, consistency, and efficiency in research ethics review.
Why join us?
Impactful work
– Play a direct role in strengthening the quality, efficiency, effectiveness and ethical integrity of research in Australia.
Leadership opportunity
– Guide, support and mentor a skilled team while helping shape the future of research ethics.
Collaborative Environment




– Work alongside experts in research ethics, science, and policy.
Professional growth
– Build your expertise through ongoing exposure to emerging developments in research ethics, governance and clinical research.
Salary packaging available up to $15,900
– boost your take-home pay.
About the role
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:
Lead, support and develop a small team of HREC Officers, ensuring consistent, high-quality ethics review processes.
Manage research study submissions, providing expert oversight and guidance.
Build strong relationships with researchers, sponsors, and stakeholders.
Identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute to the ongoing development of Bellberry's policies and practices.
Bellberry is a values-based, not-for-profit organisation and a leader in its sector, offering stable and secure employment to people who want to make a meaningful difference through research. If you bring experience in research or clinical trials, along with a commitment to delivering high-quality support, we encourage you to apply.
How to apply:
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📌 Team Leader- Human Research Ethics Committee (Hrec) (Adelaide)
🏢 Bellberry
📍 Adelaide