Executive Officer, Animal Ethics

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Location: Parkville

Role type: Full time, Continuing

Department: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio

Salary: UoM 8 - $122,736 - $132,847 per annum plus 17% super

• Lead high-impact animal ethics processes / Provide expert regulatory advice / Foster team excellence and innovation
  
  
  • Apply now to shape ethical animal research practices and drive regulatory excellence at a leading university
    
    
    • Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
      
      
    The University of Melbourne
    
    We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.
    
    Your next career opportunity
    
    As the Executive Officer (Animal Ethics), you'll lead a small team to ensure efficient and compliant operations of Animal Ethics Committees. You'll provide expert advice on policy, governance, and regulatory matters, while designing and delivering end-to-end processes for animal ethics applications. This role offers you the opportunity to develop key stakeholder relationships and contribute to the university's research ethics landscape.
    
    Your responsibilities will include:
    • Lead Animal Ethics Administration: Manage a team to deliver robust processes for animal ethics applications and submissions.
      
      
      • Provide Expert Advice: Offer high-quality guidance on policy, governance, and regulatory compliance to researchers and committees.
        
        
        • Develop and Coach Team Members: Foster a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement within your team.
          
          
          • Build Strategic Relationships: Act as a trusted advisor to senior management and key stakeholders in the Animal Care and Use Program.
            
            
          You may be a great fit if:
          
          You are an experienced leader with postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline, possessing strong policy interpretation skills and the ability to manage complex, sensitive issues in a university or research environment.
          
          You may also:
          • Have demonstrated leadership experience in fostering positive team environments.
            
            
            • Possess excellent policy and regulation interpretation skills.
              
              
              • Excel in documenting and delivering efficient administrative processes.
                
                
                • Have outstanding relationship management and communication abilities.
                  
                  
                  • Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
                    
                    
                  What we offer you
                  
                  We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
                  • Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
                    
                    
                    • Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
                      
                      
                      • Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
                        
                        
                        • Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
                          
                          
                        For more information check out our benefits page
                        
                        Your new team - Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC)
                        
                        Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and innovation mission working closely with our academic and professional colleagues, industry partners, funding, and government agencies.
                        
                        Be Yourself
                        
                        The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
                        
                        The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker - 0478 269 660 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
                        
                        Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
                        
                        We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
                        
                        For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
                        
                        If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.
                        
                        Working at the University - what you need to know
                        
                        

This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. 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.

Join Us and unlock your career potential

Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today Including 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 Alessandro Storani 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 details listed on the Position Description.
  
  Applications close: 4 September 2025 - 12:01AM (AEST)
  
  Position Description: Executive Officer (Animal Ethics) PD.docxSeniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
  Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
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  • IndustriesHigher Education

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