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Human Ethics Officer

University of Melbourne
  • Job no: 0050931
  • Work type: Continuing
  • 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 - 17% 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 Human Ethics Officer, you will manage and act as Secretary to University Human Ethics Committees (at least one “Greater than Low Risk” or two “Low to Negligible Risk” Committees) and will support the operations of other committees as required.

In this position, you will provide advice, interpret and accurately apply general principles, University policies and legislation to individual matters. You will assist in the development and implementation of information resources and training programs related to human ethics. You will further contribute to 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 be an organisational talent, excelling at managing competing deadlines and priorities at short notice. We are looking for a highly organised team player to join our ethics space. You will have demonstrated knowledge about human ethics and the respective requirements of the National Statement, relevant Commonwealth and State legislation and external regulatory bodies. 

You will pride yourself on your excellent communication and interpersonal skills and will have the ability to convey complex and confidential information in a sensitive yet clear manner.

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.
  • A sound understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and related ethical issues.
  • Experience and demonstrated achievement in committee servicing and support.
  • 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.
  • The ability 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.

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.

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