NeuRA is committed to recruiting, training and retaining researchers, students and staff of the highest calibre.
What started in 1990 as discussion around a kitchen table between four scientists has now become a 300-person strong institute with 28 research groups and purpose-built facilities. Based in the Randwick Health and Innovation Precinct, Sydney, we support the most passionate scientists leading the most promising research and maintain a steadfast commitment to recruiting, training and retaining researchers, students and staff of the highest calibre.
NeuRA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and eliminating discrimination in all our employment policies and practices.
on this page. If you are interested in a career or studying at NeuRA, please review the information and list of opportunities below. We look forward to hearing from you!
For general enquiries please contact [email protected].
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Our three pillars
- Neurodegeneration
- Mental health
- Translational neuroscience/healthy ageing
NeuRA Talks
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Longer interviews with key NeuRA talent
- Meet our CEO Prof Matthew Kiernan AM.
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Our values
These are the values by which we live and work:
Impact
We do things that matter to the world
Openness
We are outward-looking and work on projects much bigger than ourselves
Excellence
We are rigorous and set high standards in all that we do
Integrity
We are honest with others and with ourselves
Inclusion
We are respectful and inclusive with colleagues and partners
Overview of the Role
The Research Governance and Compliance Officer supports the integrity, efficiency, and compliance of NeuRA's research activities. This role provides operational support across ethics, governance, research compliance and activity reporting, and plays a critical part in ensuring legal and regulatory obligations are met.
Key Responsibilities of the Role
- Coordinate and support the submission and tracking of human research ethics applications and amendments
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of ethics and governance approvals in relevant databases
- Provide high-quality administrative and compliance checks for grant and ethics submissions
- Liaise with external Human Research Ethics Committees (HRECS) and institutions to ensure that ethics approvals and site-specific authorisations (SSAs) requirements are met and maintained
- Assist with the preparation of grant-related reports, including annual, mid-term, and financial reporting
- Maintain scientific publication tracking, authorship records, and UNSW for Research Output System data entry for NeuRA
- Manage student and visitor databases, enrolment tracking, and completions
- Maintain NeuRA’s Office of the Gene Techology Regulator (OGTR) records and assist with GMO -related governance and reporting
- Provide administrative support for the Healthy Volunteer Registry,ensuring ethical approvals are in place
- Generate data for internal reporting, audits, and external compliance requirements
- Support compliance training activities
Core Requirements and Experience
- Degree or equivalent experience in health, science, or a related field
- Experience in research governance, grants or ethics administration
- Familiarity with the Australia Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research
- Familiarity with Australian ethics frameworks and OGTR compliance
- Strong data management and reporting skills (e.g., relational databases, spreadsheets)
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
How to Apply
You can view the full position description here: Research Governance and Compliance Officer 11 Jul 2025 1
To apply, submit your CV and cover letter of no more than 1 page outlining your interest in the role, and the relevance of your experience to the role’s Key Responsibilities and Core Requirements; via email to Deb McKay at [email protected].
Applications close: 23 July 2025
NeuRA is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position.
