Wildlife Animal Welfare Representative

4 weeks ago


Clayton South, Victoria, Australia Monash University Full time

Job Title: Wildlife Animal Welfare Representative

About the Role:

Monash University's School of Biological Sciences is seeking a volunteer wildlife animal welfare representative to join their Animal Ethics Committee. The committee assesses the scientific, ethical, and welfare aspects of research and teaching activities involving animals to ensure the use of animals is justified and has scientific merit and animal welfare is prioritized.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review wildlife and conservation projects that involve animals
  • Assess the scientific, ethical, and welfare aspects of research and teaching activities
  • Ensure the use of animals is justified and has scientific merit
  • Prioritize animal welfare

Requirements:

  • Established experience in furthering the welfare of animals, preferably in relation to wildlife and native species
  • Good knowledge of the general context of animal welfare and a general understanding of the ways in which society considers it acceptable to treat animals
  • Ability to contribute to AEC meetings and related processes
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Computer skills

Benefits:

  • Honorarium to support costs incurred associated with performing the role and attending meetings
  • Working lunch at in-person meetings
  • Training support for the role as an AEC member
  • Opportunity to understand the cutting-edge science activities being performed at Monash
  • Development of knowledge related to the legislative framework governing animal use in research and teaching
  • Access to the resources of the Monash University libraries

How to Apply:

Expressions of interest are sought from wildlife/conservation welfare representatives, as per the criteria stipulated in the Code. Please apply via the Monash University website and complete the online expression of interest form.



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