• Full time ongoing position
• Based in Hobart
• Can you exercise mature judgement and communicate with sensitivity and discretion?

The Research Ethics Unit (REU) upholds the institution’s research ethics framework, support services and promotes the responsible conduct of research undertaken by the University of Tasmania (UTAS) and affiliated organisations.

You will provide high quality, customer-focused professional services and the provision of expert advice and training. You will effectively and efficiently manage the operations of research ethics, the University’s research ethics committees and the REU. You will support the compliance and operations of research ethics and the production of official briefings and associated correspondence. This includes acting as secretary to ethics committees, and the administration of ethics procedures, processes and systems.

The position requires you to possess the ability to interpret and apply University policies and procedures, in addition to legislation and compliance obligations related to ethics, and provide support to the University research community by providing training and guidance related to these requirements.

Key Accountabilities:

• Effectively and efficiently manage the business of University ethics committees, and support the ethical review and monitoring of research projects
• Provide high-quality service to the University research community, including coordination of committee member recruitment, induction and the provision of ongoing training and education
• Provide timely advice and guidance to researchers on expectations for the quality of ethics applications, committee processes, ethical issues and operational support on the use of the Ethics Review Manager (ERM) system. This includes the provision of reviews and issue of approval of low-risk applications, reports, amendments and other submissions to the REU
• Maintain accurate records relating to ethics reviews and committee decisions, and prepare correspondence and reports as required
• Deliver support to researchers and REU staff in the submission, review and maintenance of ethics documentation in the University’s Ethics Review Manager (ERM) system
• Liaise with researchers and external stakeholders, and aim to clarify and resolve issues that may stem from the exchange of information between committees and researchers

Appointment to this role will be at HEO6 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $102,353 comprising base salary within the range of $80,675 to $87,481 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply:

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Please provide the following supporting documentation:

• Resume
• Cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role
• Your responses to the success criteria listed in the position description

A position description is attached.