Executive Officer, Human Research Safeguards

**Location**:Parkville

**Role type**:Full time, Continuing

**Department**:Research, Innovation and Commercialisation ; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio

**Salary**:UoM 8 - $122,736 - $132,847 per annum plus 17% super
- Lead high-impact ethics team / Ensure research integrity / Shape university-wide policies.
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

**The University of Melbourne**

We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.

**Your next career opportunity**

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Provide Expert Advice: Offer high-quality guidance on policy, governance, and regulatory compliance to researchers and Human Research Ethics Committees.
- Develop and Coach Team Members: Manage performance, promote service excellence, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Build Key Relationships: Operate as a trusted advisor to senior management and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across the university.

**You may be a great fit if**:
You are an experienced leader with strong policy interpretation skills, excellent relationship management abilities, and a commitment to fostering a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement in a complex university or research environment.

**You may also**:

- Have tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or extensive relevant experience.
- Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for complex issues.
- Demonstrate outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Have strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks related to HREC operations.
- Be able to manage competing priorities while ensuring best practice service delivery.
- Hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

**What**we**offer you**

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

**Your new team -**Research, Innovation and**Commercialisation**(RIC)**

Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and innovation mission working closely with our academic and professional colleagues, industry partners, funding, and government agencies.

**Be Yourself**

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

**Working at the University - what you need to know**

**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.**This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

**Join Us and unlock your career potential**
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- **Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience**

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**Applications close**:4 September 2025 - 12:01AM (AEST)
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