Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Administration Classification AO4 Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld Job ad reference QLD/CAH568223 Closing date 12-Jun-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration Please see role description Contact person Marisa Ross Contact details 07 4226 5512 Access the National Relay Service The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services. Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services. About us: We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services. About you: In your new role you will… Demonstrate evidence of high-level interpersonal skills, including high level written and oral communication skills, with the ability to consult and communicate with staff at all levels with ability in negotiating and influencing. Demonstrate knowledge of the regulatory framework, including research ethics and governance processes, necessary for to the conduct of safe, ethical and high-quality health and medical research in a complex public health service organisation. Demonstrate high level communication skills, incorporating the ability to liaise and consult effectively with personnel at all levels and the ability to exercise tact and judgment on sensitive issues. About your opportunity: In this position you will provide high level, confidential and professional assistance and support to the Director of Research, in relation to education and research development within the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service. About your role: Work independently, and at the direction of senior staff, to provide an efficient and consistently high standard of administrative support to the CHHHS Research Ethics and Governance Office. Conduct preliminary reviews and assessments of Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) and Site-Specific Assessment (SSA) applications. Provide Secretariat support services to the HREC as required including preparation of agendas, distribution of papers, and generating correspondence to stakeholders. Manage and review responses to HREC recommendations ensuring prompt feedback and communication of approval letters to researchers. Mandatory inclusion: As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to: Generous superannuation Salary packaging Annual incremental increases Career training and development Flexible work arrangements Wellness programs Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives. For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description. Why choose Cairns? Choose Cairns for your next career move - YouTube You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Applicants are to