• Job no: 0050929
• Work type: Fixed Term
• Location: Parkville
• Division/Faculty: Chief Operating Officer
• Department/School: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
• Salary: $85,134 - $92,154 (UOM 6)
• Role & Superannuation rate: Professional - Full time - 9.5% super

About Research, Innovation and Commercialisation

In Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC), 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.

Within RIC, the Office for Research Ethics and Integrity (OREI) provides expert advice, guidance and training to facilitate the ethical and responsible conduct of research. We partner with academic divisions and Chancellery to support ten key areas of governance and oversight: research integrity, human ethics, animal ethics, gene technology, bio-risk management, animal welfare, clinical trials, quality assurance, export controls and sanctions.

The University of Melbourne is investing in Ethics. In 2020 a new ethics system, new processes and a new shared service model will be introduced to support and make life easier for our researchers. This is a unique opportunity for you to join OREI. 

About the role

As Animal Ethics Officer, you will act as Secretary to at least one University Animal Ethics Committee and will support the operations of other committees as required.

This role will see you interpret and accurately apply general principles, University policies and legislation to individual matters. You will further assist in the development and implementation of information resources and training programs related to animal ethics. You will contribute to the creation, implementation, review and ongoing development of policies, guidelines and procedures relating to the use of animals in teaching and research. You will further support the management of records and enterprise information systems pertaining to animal ethics.

About you

We are looking for a highly organised team player to join our ethics space. Competing deadlines and priorities bring out the best in you and you pride yourself on your careful attention to detail. You will show discretion and maturity in the conduct of your work and enjoy working in a fast paced environment.

You will further have:

• A degree, preferably in the sciences, with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist expertise or broad knowledge in administrative fields; or equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Experience and demonstrated achievement in committee servicing and support.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills including the ability to write accurate and concise minutes; prepare careful responses reflecting committee decisions on complex issues; prepare advisory notes; deal with a wide range of people and convey complex and confidential information in a sensitive yet clear manner.
• The capacity to prepare and deliver training material and information sessions to people from a range of backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-level advice to client groups, involving the ability to interpret policies and regulatory requirements.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please submit a cover letter outlining your motivation, skills and expertise relevant to this position. Please ensure to further attach your resume.

Please note: You are not required to submit a response against the key selection criteria to apply for this role.

Benefits

• Maximise your benefits through our Salary Packaging scheme
• Flexible family-friendly policies, providing generous leave and working conditions
• The opportunity to work in a culturally rich environment
• A substantial discount to eligible staff and their immediate families in undertaking further studies at the University of Melbourne

To find out more, go to https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits

Culture

The University is a vibrant campus. We have well-established clubs and networks giving the opportunity to engage and collaborate with other staff around the University. We strive to create an environment where staff and students promote culturally inclusive behaviour and activities, ensure cultural differences are heard and explored, and actively seek to learn from other cultures.

A position description is attached.