As 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 supports the operations of other University Human Research Ethics Committees as required.  

You will assist in the development and implementation, review and ongoing development of policies, guidelines and procedures relating to the use of humans in teaching and research. You will support the management of records and enterprise information systems pertaining to human ethics.  

In a typical week at work, you may: 

• Interpret the National Statement, The Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, 2018 (The Code)  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 
• Provide expert and well-timed advice and support to researchers and professional staff on complex matters that will require a general understanding of research procedures and methodology. This includes providing advice on regulatory requirements, committee processes, approved research projects (precedence) and ethical issues as they relate to the use of humans in research 
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of human ethics applications using the University’s enterprise system, Infonetica ERM and/or other University records management systems as required 
• Contribute to the development, organisation and presentation of training material relating to human research ethics, including participation in seminars and workshops for committee members, academic staff and research students 

About You 

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 be an organisational talent, excelling at managing competing deadline 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.  

Ideally, 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 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 
• Demonstrated ability to provide high level advice to client groups, involving the ability to interpret policies and regulatory requirements 

 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 and 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