Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Research Governance and Clinical Trials Unit
Job title Director Research Governance and Clinical Trials Designation Senior Qualified Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 21/09/2026 for 2 years
Salary $152,751 - $166,487 Location Darwin
Position number 48507 RTF 351429 Closing 06/08/2026
Contact officer Fransisca Tenorio on 08 8922 7764 or [email protected],
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=351429
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.

Primary objective
Provide strategic leadership and system-wide oversight of research governance and clinical trials across NT Health to ensure all research
is conducted safely, ethically and in compliance with relevant legislation, national standards and organisational policies, while supporting
the growth, sustainability and quality of clinical trials across NT Health.
Context statement
Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, this position provides strategic and operational leadership of the Research Governance and Clinical
Trials Unit. The role is responsible for maintaining a robust research governance framework across NT Health and holds delegated
authority for the approval of research governance site-specific assessments; ensuring research is conducted safely, ethically and in
accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements. The position also provides strategic leadership for clinical trials capacity building,
reforms implementation and sustainability initiatives across NT Health. A strong understanding or experience of research governance,
clinical trials, ethics and regulatory frameworks is required.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead, develop and continuously improve research governance frameworks, systems and processes across NT Health, ensuring

consistent, standardised and mature governance practices.
2. Approve research governance site-specific assessments under delegated authority in accordance with NT Health policies, legislation

and national ethical and governance frameworks.
3. Provide high-level strategic advice to executive leadership, including monitoring, evaluation and reporting of research governance

outcomes, risks, compliance and system performance.
4. Lead the strategic development, implementation and sustainability of clinical trials across NT Health, including national reforms

initiatives, workforce development, capacity building and partnership activities.
5. Lead stakeholder engagement and represent NT Health in relevant national clinical trials and research governance forums to support

collaboration and national initiatives.
6. Manage resources, priorities and competing demands within a complex and evolving environment.
7. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in

order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
8. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as health, science,



research or governance.
2. Demonstrated extensive experience in research governance, health research, clinical trials, ethics, or regulatory compliance within a

complex health service environment.
3. Proven senior leadership experience, including strategic planning, system thinking and the ability to influence and operate effectively

at executive level.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and evaluate research governance frameworks, systems and policies in accordance with

legislative, ethical and regulatory requirements.
5. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage risk, ensure compliance and provide system-wide governance oversight within a complex

organisational setting.
6. Highly developed communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, with demonstrated ability to influence and

collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams, executive leadership and external partners.
7. Demonstrated ability to lead change, drive continuous improvement and manage competing priorities in a dynamic and evolving

environment.
8. Understanding of the cultural, social and environmental factors impacting healthcare delivery in the Northern Territory.
Desirable
1. Post-graduate qualifications in research, public health, governance, leadership, or a related field.
2. Experience representing an organisation at national or interjurisdictional forums, committees, or working groups.
Further information
The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a criminal
history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This role carries specific
immunisation requirements. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B
(indirect contact with blood or body substances) - check with contact person.
Approved: June 2026 Dr Jeremy Chin, Chief Medical Officer

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Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Research Governance and Clinical Trials Unit
Job title Director Research Governance and Clinical Trials Designation Nurse Level 7

Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 21/09/2026 for 2 years
Salary $168,246 - $176,039 Location Darwin
Position number 48507 RTF 351429 Closing 06/08/2026
Contact officer Fransisca Tenorio on 08 8922 7764 or [email protected],
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=351429
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.

Primary objective
Provides authoritative strategic and operational advice that influences contemporary nursing/midwifery practice and service delivery
across a defined number of practice areas.

Context statement




This Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, this position provides strategic and operational leadership of the Research Governance and
Clinical Trials Unit. The role is responsible for maintaining a robust research governance framework across NT Health and holds delegated
authority for the approval of research governance site-specific assessments; ensuring research is conducted safely, ethically and in
accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements. The position also provides strategic leadership for clinical trials capacity building,
reforms implementation and sustainability initiatives across NT Health. A strong understanding or experience of research governance,
clinical trials, ethics and regulatory frameworks is required.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Leads and collaborates in the development, review, and evaluation of services, including interpreting established professional

precedents and organisational policies, and supporting change management as required for operational effectiveness and delivery of
contemporary safe and effective healthcare.

2. Accountable for the outcomes of nursing/midwifery services across a defined number of practice areas and for addressing
inconsistencies between practice and policy.

3. Creditably advocate for nursing/midwifery and represent the profession(s) effectively across the Health Service and the NT.
4. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
5. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in

order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
6. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for same.
2. Masters Degree, or equivalent, beyond entry to practice relevant to specialty area.
3. Demonstrated contribution to the profession and/or specialty at local and national level.
4. Demonstrated high-level leadership and management skills including strategic thinking, practical people management, and the ability

to successfully support change in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.
5. Demonstrated ability to deploy financial and human resources strategically and effectively to support successful attainment of the

organisation’s strategic and operational plans.
6. Demonstrated ability to facilitate a positive work environment that promotes professional excellence and builds organisational

capability and responsiveness.
7. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to maximise productive working relationships, including with relevant specialists

and executive management, and manages conflict to promote co-operation, teamwork and understanding.
8. Demonstrates and applies highly developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities

that influence health care provision for individuals and groups.

Desirable
1. Graduate Certificate in Management or equivalent.

Further information
Ongoing appointment is subject to possession of a Masters Degree, or equivalent, beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty.
The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a criminal
history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This role carries specific
immunisation requirements. To be eligible for appointment you will be required to meet the immunisation requirements associated with
Category A healthcare workers (direct contact with blood or body substances). Please contact [email protected] for
further information.

📌 Director Research Governance and Clinical Trials (Darwin)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Darwin