About Research Innovation and Commercialisation

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 Faculties and Chancellery.

About the role

As Human Ethics Officer, you will effectively and efficiently manage the business of, and act as secretary, to at least two University Human Ethics Low to Negligible Risk (LNR) Committees. You will further support the operations of other University Human Research Ethics Committees as required.

You will assist in the development and implementation of information resources and training programs related to human ethics. Your tasks will also include assisting with the creation, implementation, review and ongoing development of policies, guidelines and procedures relating to the use of humans in teaching and research.

About you

You will know how to interpret and accurately apply general principles, policies, legislation and related regulatory agency requirements to individual matters. You will also be able to recognise possible points of concern or contention, and to assess how these can be most effectively handled, including the ability to exercise mature judgement and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.

You will further have:

• Undergraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline and or equivalent mix of education and relevant experience, a broad knowledge in administrative fields; or equivalent combination.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the requirements of the National Statement, relevant Commonwealth and State legislation and external regulatory bodies.
• 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.
• A sound understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and related ethical issues.

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 http://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.

How to apply

Your application submitted should include a CV along with your responses against the selection criteria* found in the Position Description for the role.

*For information to assist you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria/competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria