Animal Ethics Committee

2 days ago

Melbourne, Australia La Trobe University Full time

**Work type**:Casual

**We** are currently seeking expressions of interest for the following category of membership**:

- Animal Ethics Committee Category C (Animal Welfare)

**Members of the La Trobe University Animal Ethics Committee are required to**:

- Become familiar with the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 (POCTA) and the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes 8th Edition 2013 (updated 2021) (The Code).
- Ensure that the use of animals for scientific purposes or other approved investigative purpose is ethically justified, provides for their welfare and incorporates the principles of Replacement, Reduction and Refinement.
- Attend at the scheduled meetings in the calendar year (once a month, 11/year).
- Meetings are a blended model _(face-to-face at Bundoora or online via ZOOM)_ and held monthly on a Thursday from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm.
- Attend animal facility inspections.
- Maintain confidentiality of the Committee’s proceedings. A Confidentiality Agreement will be executed.

**Selection Criteria**
- Be committed to furthering the welfare of animals and have an awareness of current

community animal welfare concerns.
- Have established experience in animal welfare.
- Not be employed by or otherwise associated with La Trobe University.
- Not be involved in the care and use of animals for scientific purposes.

The appointment will be for a 3 year term. Benefits include continued training and professional development and contribution to the conduct of ethical animal research. Induction training is provided to all new members prior to their commencement on the Committee. Though Committee members are volunteers, an honorarium to cover expenses associated with attending meetings is provided. The Committee is supported by the Ethics, Integrity and Biosafety team, in the Research Office at La Trobe University.

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