Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 04/10/2030)

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3

Location: Nepean Hospital

Remuneration: $69.35 - $78.79 per hour

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ692925

Applications Close: 22/09/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.

An exciting opportunity exists for a Research Governance and Development Manager to join Nepean Hospital and lead the Research Development and Governance Unit.

Working in partnership with the Director of Research Operations, you will oversee research governance and development functions across Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, supporting the growth of high-quality, ethical and impactful research.





This key role offers the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians, researchers and stakeholders to strengthen capability, ensure robust governance processes, and contribute to improved health outcomes for the communities we serve.

If you are a collaborative leader looking to make a meaningful contribution to healthcare research, we invite you to apply.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

- Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.

What you will bring to the role

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Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent extensive experience in a research management or academic role working within a Local Health District or University.
2. Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) and Research Governance (RG) frameworks as well as other relevant state and national policies e.g. National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia (NHMRC) National Statement.
3. Demonstrated effective experience in managing and leading diverse research teams, including the ability to work across disciplines.
4. Knowledge and demonstrated experience in implementing organisational change at the management level.
5. Ability to work autonomously, use sound judgement and manage high volumes of work with competing deadlines.
6. Demonstrated methodological approach to work and high attention to detail.
7. Exceptional verbal and written communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skills which demonstrate an ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.
8. Current NSW Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

Need more information?

- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Kelly Thompson on [email protected]

📌 Research Governance and Development Manager (Australia)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Australia