Ethics Officer

2 weeks ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia University of Newcastle Full time
Part-time, 12 month fixed-term position at our Callaghan Campus

  • Higher Education Worker Level 6 + 17% super
  • Assist researchers with upholding ethical practices and processes

About our University:

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence.

Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe.

Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.


We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.


About the Unit:


The Research and Innovation Division promotes and enhances the University's strong and vibrant research culture by attracting, training, and supporting researchers and industry partnerships to solve real-world problems.


The Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor Research is responsible for key functions underpinning and facilitating research, including research ethics and integrity, researcher development and support, and research performance and impact.

The Ethics Officer position sits within the Research Ethics & Integrity team, which provides best practice advice and support to the University's research community, the Division's senior executive, and the Division's internal stakeholders, in relation to:

  • Research integrity;
  • Research legislation and policy;
  • Research codes of conduct;
  • Research ethics; and
  • Quality assurance.

Be challenged and imagine with us:
The Ethics Officer is a pivotal position within the Research Ethics & Integrity team. You will be part of a pro-active, positive, and collegiate team that supports the University's research community.


This fixed-term position is 12 month fixed term, part time (0.6 FTE) and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land).


How will you inspire us?:

You will have:

  • Relevant qualifications and professional experience;
  • Sound organisational skills, including the demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritise;
  • Outstanding oral and written communication and interpersonal skills including the capacity to build relationships and an interdisciplinary way of working;
  • Demonstrated experience and commitment to working in a client focused manner and maintaining exceptional customer service.

What we offer:


The remuneration for this position is from $82,707 to $91,259 pro-rated +17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.


For information on our employee benefits (such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging) please visit here.


Your next steps:

  • Your resume
  • A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below
  • Demonstrated ability to act with discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Sound organisational skills, including the demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritise.
  • High level accuracy in monitoring and maintaining records and systems.
  • Outstanding oral and written communication and interpersonal skills including the capacity to build relationships and an interdisciplinary way of working.
  • Demonstrated experience and commitment to working in a client focused manner and maintaining exceptional customer service.

Please upload your Cover Letter and
response to the requested Criteria as one
PDF document.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).


For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Related Documents section below).


Closing date:
Wednesday 1 February 2023 at 11.59pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you
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