Manager, Animal Ethics

Job no: 0002794
Location: Parkville/WFH – With a hybrid work arrangement
Role type: Full time; Continuing
Department/School: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
Salary: UOM 9 – $129,154 – $134,374 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata for part-time)

• Continuous improvement mindset – We value your ideas and foster innovation and creativity
• High impact initiatives – Streamline the ethics process for our world-leading Academics and contribute to exciting, scientific research
• Draw on your leadership and influencing skills to build collaborative relationships and navigate a highly regulated, dynamic and complex environment

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
Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) is the central facilitator of research funding in the University, taking advantage of the full diversity of research funding opportunities.

The Office of Research Ethics and Integrity (OREI) provides expert advice, guidance and training to facilitate the ethical and responsible conduct of research. We partner with Chancellery and Academic Divisions to support multiple key areas of governance and oversight including: research integrity, human and animal research ethics, gene technology, biosecurity and biosafety, animal welfare, export controls, autonomous sanctions, quality assurance and clinical trials

About the Role
As the Animal Ethics Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic development and operational management of the Animal Ethics shared service. You will facilitate the ethical conduct of teaching and research activities, ensuring compliance with the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes and the related legislation and guidelines.

Through collaborating with colleagues in the Animal Welfare team and across the Academic faculties, you will play a critical role in building and implementing a Culture of Care across the University. Creating a cohesive and streamlined service with Human Ethics will enable a wide remit of exciting, ground-breaking scientific research to run smoothly, ensuring research is aligned to the external regulatory requirements and the overall mission of the University.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage the Animal Ethics team through developing, coaching and mentoring your four direct reports and promoting a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement
• Initiate, develop and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with all stakeholders including regulatory authorities, Animal Ethics Committees and Chairs, Academic Divisions and researchers
• Provide strategic advice and make recommendations to senior management, Licence Nominees and Animal Ethics Committees on complex issues related to animal ethics, committee processes, compliance, risks and opportunities

About You
To be successful in this role, you will take ownership in leading and supporting your team to achieve the operational objectives of the Animal Ethics shared service. You will be passionate and driven by contributing to high impact research initiatives and facilitating the ethical conduct and welfare of animals as part of this research.

Your advanced communication and relationship management skills will enable you to engage, influence and negotiate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders across all levels.

You will also have:

• A recognised and relevant postgraduate qualification and extensive experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training in a research or highly regulated environment
• Demonstrated skills in policy analysis and interpretation with mature judgement in dealing with complex, often sensitive issues potentially impacting on individual researchers
• Significant knowledge or demonstrated capacity to learn the principles and conduct of ethical research, external regulatory frameworks (i.e., Victorian Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 (POCTA Act), Australian Code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes 8th edition 2013) and the University’s animal ethics framework and policies

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

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 hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au .

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

Applications close: 19 OCTOBER 2022 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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