Compliance Officer – The Kirby Institute

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Work type:part time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Administration, Governance, Policy & Compliance

Compliance Officer – The Kirby Institute

• Employment Type: Part-time (14 hours per week)
• Duration: 12-month fixed term contract
• Remuneration: $106,351 - $115,103 (pro-rata) + 17% Super and leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid working, work from home and from UNSW Sydney campus)

About The Kirby Institute:

The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success.

The MRFF funded Pathogen Genomics, H2Seq initiative is taking on the challenge of setting up a national network for the collection and data analysis of Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) genomes across the country. The network aims to combine molecular diagnostics, epidemiology, and public health to utilise HIV and HCV viral sequencing for improved community inclusive public health responses. Funded by the Commonwealth, this work is being conducted through a partnership between academia, health services and their public health units, public health laboratories, community organisations and industry, across each jurisdiction in Australia.

Why Your Role Matters:

As the Regulatory and Compliance Officer, you will lead and strengthen the regulatory and compliance aspects of the H2Seq project. This primarily involves navigating and ensuring adherence to privacy regulations, addressing data ownership, and sovereignty concerns associated with public health and genomics data.

The position will work closely with the Ethics Liaison Officer and reports to the H2Seq Principal Investigator and had no direct reports.

Who You Are:

• Relevant degree with extensive knowledge and experience acquired through a combination of education and training in fields related to the H2Seq project themes in public health and health systems.
• Demonstrated experience in effective collaboration with healthcare professionals, including clinicians, laboratory scientists, public health officers, administrators, and policy experts.
• In-depth understanding of health system regulatory frameworks and licensing, with previous engagement with health regulators being advantageous.
• Proficiency in providing ongoing operational support, managing health quality systems, and adapting to the shifting terrain of health regulations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills applicable to a diversity of stake holders

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:​

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​
• Flexible working ​
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​
• Progressive HR practices​

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

How to Apply:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before the 23rd January 2023 at 11:55pm. To be considered for this role, your application should include a document addressing the Selection Criteria (skills and experience on the position description). A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed):

Aarti: Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: [email protected]

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Advertised:02 Jan 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:23 Jan 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time