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We're seeking Expressions of Interest for membership to The University of Melbourne’s Animal Ethics Committees.

The University of Melbourne is a public-spirited institution that makes distinctive contributions to society in research, learning and teaching, and engagement.

As part of its many programmes, the University uses animals for various scientific purposes, including medical research, teaching, veterinary diagnosis, ecology & conservation, and agriculture & environmental studies.

Through its Animal Ethics Committees (AECs), the University strives to uphold best practice in animal-based science, while reflecting the expectations of the broader community. 

The AECs are responsible for the ethical review and approval of all research and teaching activities involving animals at the University. They operate to ensure that all such activities are conducted in compliance with the current edition of the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes (2013), and in a scientific and ethical manner, with the welfare of the animals involved as their focus.

The University’s AECs are constituted according to the guidelines of the aforementioned Code, with each AEC comprised of members from different categories, to ensure that the proposed work is assessed in a thorough and well-rounded way. The Categories of membership are:

• Category A – Veterinarian
• Category B - Animal Researcher/Scientist
• Category C – Animal Welfare representative
• Category D – Layperson/Community representative

The University of Melbourne is currently seeking expressions of interest from people interested in joining one of its five Animal Ethics Committees in the capacity of:

• Category A – Veterinarian
• Category C – Animal Welfare representative

Please refer to our website for further information relating to the University’s AEC system, and the eligibility requirements for each membership category.

Join Us!

If you are interested in joining our Volunteer Animal Ethics Committee, please apply by clicking on "Apply now" below. You will be required to address the selection criteria* (located in the position descriptions), provide your CV, Qualifications and any other supporting documentation for the committee member role you are applying for.

Position Description - Cat A: Role Description Animal Ethics - Category A.pdf

Position Description - Cat C: Role Description Animal Ethics - Category C.pdf

If you have any questions, please contact:

Pascal Bernard
Senior Animal Ethics Officer
Office of Research Ethics and Integrity
[email protected] using the subject line: Animal Ethics Committee Members (Voluntary) enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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