Human Ethics Officer

Job no: 0057378
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full time; Fixed term for 12 months
Department: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
Salary: UOM 6 – $89,182 – $96,536 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata for part time)

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC)
This role is located in the Office of Research Ethics & Integrity (OREI), a business area within RIC.

RIC is the central facilitator of research funding in the University, taking advantage of the full diversity of research funding opportunities.

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.

About the Role
As the 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 and support the operations of other University Human Research Ethics Committees as required.

You will be required to possess the ability to interpret and accurately apply general principles, University policies, legislation and related regulatory agency requirements to individual matters. You will also assist in the development and implementation of information resources and training programs related to human ethics.

Responsibilities include:

• Interpret the National Statement, ACRCR and other relevant guidelines and legislation to provide expert advice to LNR Committee Chairs, committee members and researchers to ensure research complies with external requirements
• Take direction, seek advice, and work collaboratively with the Senior Human Ethics Officer and peers on a day-to-day basis
• Provide high level advice to committee chairs and committee members, act as the committee liaison officer with academic staff, research students and professional staff
• Provide expert advice and support to researchers and professional staff on complex matters that requires a general understanding of research procedures and methodology

About You
Along with your demonstrated experience and achievement in committee servicing and support, you will bring well-developed communication skills with the ability to prepare careful responses to complex issues. You will also demonstrate the capacity to prepare and deliver training material and information sessions to people from a range of backgrounds and the ability to provide high-level advice to client groups. In addition, you will also bring eexceptional organisational skills, with demonstrated ability to work autonomously and flexibly under pressure.

You will also 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
• A sound understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and related ethical issues

Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia.

About the University
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

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

Be Yourself
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your interest and experience.  Please note that you are not required to provide responses against the selection criteria in the Position Description.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] .

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