Human Research Ethics Administrator

PRIMARY DETAIL- Salary Package: From $86,087 - $97,879 (HEW Level 5) plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading
- Appointment Type: Full-time, continuing role
- Based at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

About the Role

The Human Research Ethics Administrator will provide administrative support to the operations of the HREC and the Manager (HREC).

Key Responsibilities

• Triage enquires (via e-mail, phone or in person) and respond to straight forward enquiries, re-directing or escalating where complex or appropriate 

• Arranging and coordinating HREC meetings, events, training sessions and functions including arranging meetings, room bookings, catering, agenda and materials preparation, minute taking, and providing other administration support where required. 

• Providing Administration support for  Ethics Secretariat and Human Research Ethics Manager (HREC). This includes administrative changes to approved ethics applications and correspondence on ethics applications 

• Monitor and review approved ethics applications 

• Processing invoices and paying

• Assist with the preparations of reports to the University and Government authorities 

• Actively contribute to the improvement of Human Research Ethics Committee administrative processes.

About You

You're a reliable team player with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience who thrives in collaborative environments, balancing tight deadlines and competing priorities while supporting team goals.

About Us

Research Services is responsible for the management of research that takes place at Macquarie University or is conducted by University staff. Within Research Services, the Human Research Ethics Team assists the University to achieve its research goals by ensuring that research conducted at the University meets best practices and high standards of integrity, in accordance with the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research.

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To Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter that outlines how you meet to the selection criteria below:

• A relevant qualification and/or equivalent experience

• Knowledge of best practice in providing customer service

• Working to tight deadlines with competing priorities

• Basic knowledge of accounts payable and receivable

• Working in administration

• Working in a customer service environment

• Working in a team and taking instruction from multiple stakeholders

Role Specific Enquiries: Jennifer Rowland, Manager - Human Research Ethics,

HR Enquires: Kate Williams, Talent Acquisition Consultant - Kate Williams

Application Close Date: Friday 19th of September 11:59pm, AEST

Applicants must hold valid Australian working rights. 

We reserve the right to progress or decline applications at our discretion and may close this advertisement prior to the listed closing date.

Why work at Macquarie  

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability.    

Our prime location, we are walking distance from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre.  Not only are we close, take a look at our benefits on offer:    

• 17% Superannuation    

• Subsidised onsite parking options   

• Flexible working options   

• Training and professional development   

• Onsite childcare facilities   

• Discounted health insurance (Medibank)   

• Onsite vacation care   

• Employee Assistance Program   

• Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre  

• Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics  

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, , MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

Applications Close:

19/09/2025 11:59 PM

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