Animal Ethics Committee Member

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia CSIRO Full time

Acknowledgement of Country:


CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia.

We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation

Child safety:


CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs.

View our Child Safe Policy.

The opportunity:

  • Support best practice in animal research
  • Hybrid meeting participation (paid) & training & expenses provided
  • 26 hour meetings that occurs six to eight times a year


The primary responsibility of the Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) is to ensure, on behalf of the institution, that all activities involving animals for scientific purposes are conducted in compliance with the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes (the Code) and relevant government legislation.

CSIRO is seeking expressions of interest for dedicated individuals to join the AEC as per the following Categories stipulated in the Australian Code


A
Category C (Animal Welfare) a person with demonstrable commitment to, and established experience in, furthering the welfare of animals, who is not employed by or otherwise associated with the institution, and who is not currently involved in the care and use of animals for scientific purposes.

Veterinarians with specific animal welfare interest and experience may meet the requirements of this category.

While not representing an animal welfare organisation, the person should, where possible, be selected on the basis of active membership of, and endorsement by, such an organisation.


A
Category D (Layperson) a person not employed by or otherwise associated with the institution and who has never been involved in the use of animals in scientific or teaching activities, either in their employment or beyond their undergraduate education.

Category D members should be viewed by the wider community as bringing a completely independent view to the AEC, and must not fit the requirements of any other category (see the Code).


Your duties will include:


As a committee member, you will receive comprehensive training, work in a supportive and friendly environment, and be eligible for the payment of a sitting fee in accordance with CSIRO policy.


To be considered you will need:

  • Meet the criteria above as a Category C or D member.
  • You must also be willing to commit to a twoyear term of appointment, attend meetings, and undertake prereading.
  • Not be a current employee (or associated with) CSIRO.
  • Not currently involved in the care or use of animals for scientific or teaching activities.
  • Be based in or near the following cities: Melbourne, Geelong, Brisbane, Canberra.
  • Experience on an Animal Ethics Committee is highly desirable.

Eligibility:

Flexible working arrangements:

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.

Diversity and inclusion:


We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.


About CSIRO:

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology.

We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts.

We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today

How to apply:

Applications close:

21 July 2024, 11:00pm AEST

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