Research Ethics Officer

Role type: Full Time; Fixed Term

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

Salary: UoM 6 - $98,870 - $107,023 p.a. plus 17% super

• Facilitate ethical research practices, support diverse research committees, contribute to research integrity
• Apply now to play a crucial role in ensuring ethical research practices across the University
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity

As a Research Ethics Officer, you'll have the opportunity to play a vital role in the University's research ethics process. You'll manage the end-to-end administration of ethics applications, provide support to ethics committees, and offer guidance to researchers. This role allows you to contribute directly to maintaining high standards of research integrity while developing your skills in a dynamic university environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage Ethics Applications: Administer the end-to-end process for research ethics applications, reports, and submissions.
• Support Ethics Committees: Provide administrative support to University ethics committees, including meeting management and documentation.
• Advise Researchers: Offer clear, accurate advice on ethics processes and compliance requirements to researchers and reviewers.
• Facilitate Communication: Engage directly with researchers throughout the ethics application process, communicating committee feedback and decisions.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a detail-oriented professional with strong administrative skills, experience in managing applications or committees, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences.

You may also:

• Have tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or extensive relevant experience.
• Possess experience in managing end-to-end administration of applications requiring review and decision-making.
• Have experience providing administrative support to decision-making committees.
• Demonstrate knowledge of research ethics guidelines or the ability to quickly acquire such knowledge.
• Excel at providing clear and accurate advice on institutional policies and procedures.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

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 fulfilment, 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

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 believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Bec Tucker on or at hr- (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page.

Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied- for further information and support.

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

A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.

Join Us and unlock your career potential

If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the .

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• Resume

• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the )

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For recruitment queries, email Alessandro Storani hr- . Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.

For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the .

Applications close: 6 October :01AM (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

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