Ethics and Regulatory Officer

Location: 19-31 Dickson Road, Health Hub Morayfield, QLD, Australia, 4506; 32 Cordelia Street, UniSC SouthBank, QLD, Australia, 4101; 90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556

Department: Clinical Trials

Role Type: Individual contributor

Salary: L5 $82,843 - $93,358 +17% super

Employment Type: Full-Time

UniSC Clinical Trials | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Health Hub Morayfield or UniSC Southbank

Level 5, $82,843 - $93,358 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation

Full-time (36.25 hours per week), fixed term for two years

The Opportunity

Clinical trials at UniSC play a vital role in advancing safe, ethical, and impactful health research. As an Ethics and Regulatory Officer within UniSC Clinical Trials, you will support the coordination and delivery of ethics and governance processes across a growing clinical trials network.

Working closely with the Regulatory and Start-Up Manager and broader clinical team, you will help ensure all studies meet ICH Good Clinical Practice, ethical requirements, and regulatory standards, while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and timely approvals. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys detail-focused work, thrives in structured processes, and is passionate about contributing to high-quality clinical research that makes a real difference.

For more information, please visit us online: UniSC Clinical Trials

You will

• support the ethics and governance submission process across the clinical trials network, ensuring compliance with ich gcp and regulatory requirements;
• coordinate documentation, reporting, and tracking activities to support timely approvals and accurate study management; and
• assist with the preparation, review, and maintenance of essential regulatory and ethics documentation across clinical trial projects.

About you

You are highly organised, detail-focused, and confident working within structured regulatory and compliance environments. You enjoy managing multiple priorities, communicating with a range of stakeholders, and ensuring accuracy in documentation and processes. You bring a proactive approach to problem-solving and take pride in maintaining high-quality standards in your work.

You will possess:

• A relevant degree or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training in health science, biomedical science, or a related field;
• Knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice and clinical research governance frameworks;
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and database systems;
• Understanding of privacy principles relating to health information;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team; and
• Prior experience in clinical research or regulatory environments (highly regarded).

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position Description: 494479_Ethics and Regulatory Officer

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 31 May 2026.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, noting your application will be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description. There will be opportunity within the application form to also include supporting documentation should you wish.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Sarah Piplica

Regulatory and Start-up Manager - UniSC Clinical Trials Centre

Telephone: 07 5456 3939

Email: spiplica@usc.edu.au