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Animal Welfare Expert

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBee Careers Full time
Animal Ethics Committee Member

The role of an Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) member is crucial in ensuring the welfare and humane treatment of animals used in scientific research. The AEC's primary responsibility is to review and approve research project applications, ensuring that only ethically acceptable projects are approved.

The AEC members should be able to contribute to discussions independently and bring an impartial view to the committee's deliberations. They must also commit time to thoroughly review applications and supporting documents before each meeting and attend committee meetings regularly.

In addition, AEC members should be aware of current community expectations and concerns regarding animal welfare and be able to effectively communicate these concerns within the committee. They should demonstrate a strong commitment to and experience in improving the welfare of animals.

  • Educational Requirement: Individuals with a degree registerable in Australia as a veterinary surgeon.
  • Membership Criteria:
    • Currently registered with any Australian Veterinary Surgeons Board or equivalent.
    • Confirmed to have been awarded a veterinary qualification from a recognised institution that meets the requirements of any Australian Veterinary Surgeons Board or equivalent (e.g., BVSc, MRCVS, DVM from recognised institutions).
  • Should demonstrate computer literacy skills – Skills in using Microsoft Word, and Excel and the ability to communicate through emails. Must be able to use online communication platforms such as Zoom and Teams where required.
  • Must be able to learn animal and ethics management systems where required. Training will be provided.
  • Must be able to attend AEC meetings that are held at ONJCRI once a month on Wednesdays between February to December (1:00-4:00pm). These sessions are remunerated.
Benefits

As a member of the Animal Ethics Committee, you will receive the following benefits:

  • Remuneration to support costs you incur associated with performing your role and attending meetings.
  • Training support for your role as an AEC member.
  • The opportunity to understand the cutting-edge cancer research being performed.
  • Development of knowledge related to the legislative framework governing animal use in research.