HRec Member- Community and Pastoral Care

2 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Victorian Government Full time

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Fixed-term

**Salary**: $1 - $1

**Grade**:Grade not specified

**Occupation**:Health and allied health

**Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

**Reference**:13593
- Volunteer Position: Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) Member
- The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) HREC provides independent ethical review for research at RCH, Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), and University of Melbourne's Department of Paediatrics. Our goal is to ensure research is ethically sound, protects the rights and welfare of participants, and promotes scientific and community benefit.
- Community Members
Must have no current academic, scientific or paid medical roles
Young people, with experience receiving health care for acute/chronic conditions are encouraged to apply.
- Pastoral Care Members
Active in pastoral/support roles, such as:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander elder or community leader
Minister of religion, chaplain, or other spiritual/moral counsellor
School or early education counsellor or mentor for young people
- Role and Responsibilities
- Prepare for and contribute to monthly meetings (~4 hours, held Monday evenings)
- Review materials in advance (~4-8 hours per month)
- Participate in 2-3 in person meetings per year at RCH, Parkville; all other meetings are via Zoom or Teams
- Participate in ongoing training and induction
- Disclose any conflicts of interests

**Appointments are typically 3 years**
- What We Offer
- No remuneration, but you will gain valuable insight into research ethics, governance, and policy
and contribute meaningfully to research that impacts child and adolescent health.
- How to Apply
Please submit:

- A cover letter outlining your interest and suitability
- A résumé, with a summary of relevant experience and community engagement
- Contact details for two referees

Sophie Gatenby, Research Ethics Manager
Phone: (03) 9345 4494

Deadline
Applications will be accepted until COB 20th August 2025 or until positions are filled.
- Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption

Are you ready to join our team?
- Applications close in 11 August 2025

- Applications close Monday 11 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 28 July 2025

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