Job no: 0044528
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing and Fixed Term for 12 months options available
Department: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
Salary: UOM 6 - $96,459 - $104,413 p.a. plus 17% super
- Provide centralised administrative support for animal ethics submissions, ensuring compliance with University policies and regulatory requirements.
- Take on a crucial role in shaping ethical research at the renowned University of Melbourne, providing expert support in animal ethics, while enjoying a highly competitive salary within the field.
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
As part of the University's commitment to enhancing research ethics, the Research Ethics Officer (Animal Ethics) plays a key role within the Ethics Shared Service model, providing centralised and efficient administrative support for animal ethics submissions. This position requires a thorough understanding of relevant principles, University policies, and regulatory requirements, and also contributes to the development of information resources and training programmes related to animal ethics.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing and acting as Secretary to an Animal Ethics Committee (AEC), liaising with researchers and staff to resolve issues and provide expert advice on animal ethics.
- Supporting the ethics review process, maintaining accurate records and contributing to training and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Supporting positive compliance culture under the direction of the Senior Research Ethics Officer and the Manager, Animal Ethics.
Who we are looking for
You will have a strong administrative background with excellent communication skills, capable of distilling complex information into clear and concise outcomes to be communicated to relevant stakeholders. Your attention to detail, process-driven mindset, and commitment to continuous improvement will be essential. Additionally, your ability to manage confidential matters with discretion, provide high-level advice, deliver training to diverse audiences, and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines effectively will be key to your success.
You will also have:
- A degree in sciences or equivalent expertise and experience in research administration.
- Knowledge of ethical research principles and external regulatory frameworks, such as the POCTA Act.
- Familiarity with the Australian Code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC)
Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) is the central facilitator of research funding in the University, taking advantage of the full diversity of research funding opportunities. RIC is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and enterprise mission working closely with our academics, professional colleagues, industry partners, funding agencies and government agencies. We have a passion to see our academics and their collaboration partners succeed, achieve research excellence and translate their discoveries into real-world innovation and impact. RIC operates University-wide across all ten Academic Divisions and Chancellery.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Rehan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
