- Progress your career in health service human ethics and research governance
- Every team member is empowered to deliver top-of-scope practice in a positive, inclusive culture

About the role

Join the Office for Research (OfR) at The Royal Melbourne Hospital and play a key role in enabling high-quality clinical research that improves patient care. Working within a collaborative, multifunctional Research Office, you will support the delivery of human research ethics and governance services across one of Australia's leading public health services, partnering with researchers, clinicians and commercial sponsors across the Parkville Precinct.

As the Operations Lead, Governance Office, you will provide operational leadership to the Governance Office, supporting the Manager with day-to-day operations, continuous improvement initiatives and strategic projects. You will oversee the delivery of research governance approvals for commercial and non-commercial research, work closely with functional leaders across the Office for Research to achieve organisational objectives, and foster a responsive, customer-focused service that enables innovative research to thrive.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinical research professional looking to take the next step towards management while developing leadership capability, expanding stakeholder partnerships and contributing to a progressive team shaping the future of clinical research at RMH.

Key Accountabilities

- Provide key operational support the Manager, Governance Office in day-to-day decision-making and operational improvement;
- Assist the OfR leadership team to drive strategic projects of RMH as relevant research governance;
- Be responsible for delivering governance approvals for the commercial and non-commercial sector;




- Will work in close collaboration with OfR Functional Area Managers to deliver strategic and operational outcomes;
- Will lead to an exciting and successful career step in clinical research management in a collaborative and inclusive environment;
- Will promote reputational strength within a strong customer service culture at one of Australia’s leading public health service providers.

About You

You are an experienced clinical research professional with a strong understanding of research operations, governance and regulatory requirements, and bring:

- Experience supporting clinical research operations and working with researchers and commercial sponsors.
- Demonstrated knowledge of human research ethics and institutional research governance.
- Experience coordinating clinical research start-up activities within a complex healthcare or research environment.
- Sound understanding of the regulatory requirements that govern clinical research.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A collaborative approach with the ability to remove barriers, facilitate outcomes and support others to succeed.
- A desire to further develop your leadership and management capabilities.

Perks of Working at RMH

- Meaningful Work
Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
- Career Growth
Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
- Supportive Culture & Belonging
Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness,



collaboration and inclusion.
- Innovation
Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and recent models of care.
- World-Class Excellence
Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct - one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
- Enjoy great employee benefits
Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
- Work in the Parkville Precinct
Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Interested?

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

Our Commitment

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to fostering a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

As a child safe organisation, RMH are committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of children and young people, in line with the Child Safe Standards

We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and communities we support, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities, and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory background and compliance checks, including a Criminal History Record Check (or equivalent), Working with Children Check and Immunisation assessment.

Applications close Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Operations Lead, Governance (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne