Human Research Ethics Coordinator

$118,652 to $124,297
- Ongoing, full-time
- Kelvin Grove

**Who are we looking for?**

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a Human Research Ethics Coordinator to join Office of Research Ethics and Integrity, Research Portfolio, Academic Division.

The Human Research Ethics Coordinator leads the Human Research Ethics Team within OREI and ensures that any research conducted by QUT is ethically reviewed and monitored in accordance with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research 2007, QUT guidelines and policies, the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research and other relevant guidance.

**Real world impact**

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

**About the Academic Division**

Academic Division includes the University’s faculties and research centres. It is responsible for education (learning and teaching), research, research services and support, and digital business solutions. The Academic Division is led by the Provost.

**About the Research Portfolio**

QUT has experienced the strongest, sustained research growth of any university in the sector over the last ten years. The scale and complexity of research at QUT has reached a level that requires enhanced processes and resources to support the University’s research community in meeting its aspirations and compliance obligations.

The Research Portfolio provides high quality support and training and conducts compliance and reporting across a range of obligations at an organisational level in an environment of dynamic growth in cross institutional collaborations.

The Portfolio is comprised of five units including Research Strategy and Policy, Research Infrastructure, Sustainability Strategy, Office of Research Services and Office of Research Ethics and Integrity.

Research Strategy and Policy provides strategy and policy advice and support to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research) in addition to managing and coordinating the activities of the Portfolio Office, providing operational leadership and financial management oversight of the Portfolio’s budget and the University research budget. The Graduate Research Education and Development (GRE+D), in Research Strategy and Policy, supports learning and skills development for all research students and their supervisors, thereby preparing industry and work ready research graduates.

Research Infrastructure (RI) delivers coordinated University-wide research infrastructure capabilities through distinct research facilities. In collaboration with internal and external partners, the unit acquires, facilitates access to, develops, and manages world-class research infrastructure capabilities.

Sustainability Strategy advises the University on sustainability strategy, planning, policy, and partnerships and supports the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research) in pursuing major research initiatives in the sustainability space. The Pro Vice-Chancellor’s Office also champions and coordinates education for sustainability at QUT in collaboration with the Education Portfolio and supports sustainability programs linked to QUT’s operations.

Office of Research Ethics and Integrity (OREI) supports researchers by providing education, guidance, process and advice for research ethics, biosafety and responsible research practices to embed a high-quality research culture at the University.

**What you need to succeed**

Your expertise and initiative, combined with your ability to work as an excellent team player will be vital to your success in this role.

You will demonstrate:

- Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to completion of postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field and extensive experience of human research ethics, or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in developing and delivering training and education support programs to researchers, faculties and institutes, ethics committee members and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrated highly developed written and interpersonal communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders whilst preserving confidentiality and discretion
- Excellent organisational skills, with demonstrated capacity to operate under pressure and respond flexibly to rapidly changing situations to achieve goals and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and manage a team of professional staff.