Research Ethics Officer, Animal Ethics

**Job no**:0044528
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Continuing and Fixed Term for 12 months options available
**Department**:Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
**Salary**:UOM 6 - $96,459 - $104,413 p.a. plus 17% super
- **Provide centralised administrative support for animal ethics submissions, ensuring compliance with University policies and regulatory requirements.**:

- **Take on a crucial role in shaping ethical research at the renowned University of Melbourne, providing expert support in animal ethics, while enjoying a highly competitive salary within the field.**:

- **Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment**

**About the Role**
As part of the University's commitment to enhancing research ethics, the Research Ethics Officer (Animal Ethics) plays a key role within the Ethics Shared Service model, providing centralised and efficient administrative support for animal ethics submissions. This position requires a thorough understanding of relevant principles, University policies, and regulatory requirements, and also contributes to the development of information resources and training programmes related to animal ethics.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Managing and acting as Secretary to an Animal Ethics Committee (AEC), liaising with researchers and staff to resolve issues and provide expert advice on animal ethics.
- Supporting the ethics review process, maintaining accurate records and contributing to training and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Supporting positive compliance culture under the direction of the Senior Research Ethics Officer and the Manager, Animal Ethics.

**Who we are looking for**

You will have a strong administrative background with excellent communication skills, capable of distilling complex information into clear and concise outcomes to be communicated to relevant stakeholders. Your attention to detail, process-driven mindset, and commitment to continuous improvement will be essential. Additionally, your ability to manage confidential matters with discretion, provide high-level advice, deliver training to diverse audiences, and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines effectively will be key to your success.

You will also have:

- A degree in sciences or equivalent expertise and experience in research administration.
- Knowledge of ethical research principles and external regulatory frameworks, such as the POCTA Act.
- Familiarity with the Australian Code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

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

**Your new team - Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC)**
Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) is the central facilitator of research funding in the University, taking advantage of the full diversity of research funding opportunities. RIC is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and enterprise mission working closely with our academics, professional colleagues, industry partners, funding agencies and government agencies. We have a passion to see our academics and their collaboration partners succeed, achieve research excellence and translate their discoveries into real-world innovation and impact. RIC operates University-wide across all ten Academic Divisions and Chancellery.

**What we offer you**
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page

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