About the role

Mater Research is looking for a Compliance Support Officer to join the team. This permanent, full-time role will be based at our South Brisbane campus.

Mater Research is a recognised leader in medical research. Our bench-to-bedside philosophy sees us working across Mater Health hospitals and health services, The University of Queensland and the world-class Translational Research Institute.

We are committed to working closely with Mater Health, Mater Education and our growing network of partners and collaborators to turn scientific discovery into the best possible treatment, care and outcomes for patients and our broader community.

Salay range: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

The Compliance Support Officer coordinates key research compliance and governance processes and provides high-quality administrative and operational support across the Research Compliance portfolio.

A key responsibility of the role is supporting the day-to-day operations of the Mater Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC), including serving as HREC Secretariat and providing executive support to the HREC Chairs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating HREC meetings, calendars, agendas, papers, minutes and action registers
• Managing the HREC mailbox and correspondence with committee members, researchers and other stakeholders
• Maintaining HREC records, membership information and governance documentation
• Coordinating HREC member recruitment, onboarding and orientation
• Supporting HREC reporting and the preparation of papers for Board, committee and executive approval
• Providing procedural advice to stakeholders on governance processes and requirements
• Supporting Research Compliance meetings, projects, audits, accreditation activities and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintaining governance documentation, registers, records and document review schedules
• Providing administrative support to the Senior Manager Research Compliance. 

About you

You will have relevant experience providing administrative and general support in a medical research, university, healthcare or similar environment.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated high-level administrative, secretariat and organisational skills
• Experience coordinating governance, committee or compliance-related processes
• The ability to manage complex workflows, competing priorities and regulatory deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people from a range of professional backgrounds and levels
• The ability to interpret policies, procedures and governance requirements and provide clear procedural guidance
• A positive attitude and proactive, can-do approach
• The ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a small and dynamic team
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgement and respect for confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom and Adobe, with the ability to quickly learn organisation-specific systems.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay by up to $18,550 per year, including up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses (such as rent, mortgage repayments and school fees) and up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment + possibility to salary package a car!
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GetBetterWithMater

Applications close 22nd November 2026  –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW.

Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

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