- $118,037 (pro rated) + super + salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for living expenses (under RACGP’s health promotion charity status)
- Part-time (0.8 FTE), permanent opportunity
- Flexible location with WFH options available

About the role
As our Research Ethics Lead, you’ll lead the end-to-end operation and governance of RACGP’s National Research and Evaluation Ethics Committee (NREEC). Reporting to the Research Program Manager and working closely with the NREEC Chair, you’ll provide expert ethics advice, oversee compliance and support ethical research across general practice.

As our Research Ethics Lead, you'll also:

- Manage NREEC meetings, ethics applications, reporting and records
- Provide expert advice on human research ethics and compliance
- Oversee complaints, breaches, non-compliance and complex ethics matters
- Lead quality improvement, audits, policies and governance processes

Skills and experience

- Relevant tertiary qualification in health, research, law, ethics or related field
- Experience managing human research ethics processes and HREC operations
- Strong knowledge of research ethics, compliance, governance and quality systems
- Excellent analytical, communication, committee and stakeholder management skills

Benefits of working with us

- Maximise your pay – Salary package up to $15,900 tax-free for living expenses, plus additional options for meals, entertainment and novated leases, with 17.5% annual leave loading
- Extra paid leave – Cultural, ceremonial, gender transition and volunteer leave
- Work–life balance – Versatile hybrid work opportunities nationwide
- Career development – A commitment to your career development,



with a clear Capability Framework to guide your progression, and a contemporary professional development program to build your skills.
- Join a leader – Be part of Australia’s largest specialist medical college

About the RACGP
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) represents GPs across Australia. For over 60 years, we’ve supported the health system by setting education and practice standards, advocating for GP wellbeing and leading professional development. We deliver training through community-based models, including the Australian General Practice Training Program, to equip GPs for whole-person care.

How to apply
Click ‘Apply’ and upload your CV and cover letter as one document.
Visit our careers page for details on the recruitment process and to view the position description. Applications will be reviewed as they’re received and may close early if the right candidate is found.

Please note: We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this role.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Applications close: 11:59PM, Friday 23 October 2026

We value diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those with disabilities, and individuals from diverse backgrounds. If you need support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please mention it in your application.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

The RACGP acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways in which we work and live. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and culture, and pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.

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📌 Research Ethics Lead (East Melbourne)
🏢 The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
📍 East Melbourne