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Dates
- 16-Jun-2024 - Closing Date
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic advice and analysis on research ethics matters to stakeholders, including areas of exposure, risk analysis and management.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure University compliance with national and international research ethics guidelines and regulations, including oversight of reporting requirements.
- Manage administrative functions of Ethics Committees, coordinate ethics training programs, and oversee complaint and adverse event reporting processes, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and legislative requirements.
Requirements
- A track record of applying legislation and policies, undertaking risk management activities, ideally within a research environment.
- Outstanding communication, diplomacy and negotiation skills across all levels of an organisation.
- Demonstrated track record in the effective delivery of advice, analysis and education on procedural and compliance issues and effective complaint management skills.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models.
- Generous parental and carer’s leave provisions.
- Wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs, and professional learning opportunities.
Notes
- Full-time, continuing opportunity at Lismore campus.
- HEW Level 7. The base salary ranges from $99,711 - $108,268 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $126,673.
- Ideally located at Lismore with generous relocation support available. Alternative campus locations of Gold Coast or Coffs Harbour may be negotiated for the right candidate.
Research Ethics Officer
- Together we are shaping a better future. We are transforming tomorrow
- Full-time, continuing opportunity at our Lismore campus
- Remuneration up to $126,673 including 17% super
About us
Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes, quality of life and a better way to learn. Our world-ranked research is driving positive impact for our communities, environment and economy.
Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.
About the opportunity
The Office of the Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor drives the development of the University’s research strategy and is responsible for enhancing the University’s research, researcher development, research ethics, communication of research impact and research innovation profile as well as the creation, support and advancement of local, national and international research collaborations and partnerships.
The Research Ethics Officer is responsible for the internal management of research ethics policies and procedures, providing expert advice to the University about its obligations and responsibilities concerning the conduct of research and teaching involving human participants in research and teaching, and research integrity. Core responsibilities include:
- Provide strategic advice and analysis on research ethics matters to stakeholders, including areas of exposure, risk analysis and management.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure University compliance with national and international research ethics guidelines and regulations, including oversight of reporting requirements.
- Manage administrative functions of Ethics Committees, coordinate ethics training programs, and oversee complaint and adverse event reporting processes, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and legislative requirements.
About you
You will bring a wealth of experience in human research ethics or ethics management from a university, health or research setting, with a demonstrated track record of managing competing priorities, developing innovative solutions to problems and responding positively to changing work environments. More specifically, you will have:
- A track record of applying legislation and policies, undertaking risk management activities, ideally within a research environment.
- Outstanding communication, diplomacy and negotiation skills across all levels of an organisation.
- Demonstrated track record in the effective delivery of advice, analysis and education on procedural and compliance issues and effective complaint management skills.
Salary and benefits
Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities. This position is:
- Full-time, continuing (permanent)
- Ideally, located at Lismore with generous relocation support available. Alternative campus locations of Gold Coast or Coffs Harbour may be negotiated for the right candidate.
- HEW Level 7. The base salary ranges from $99,711 - $108,268 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $126,673.
Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.
Application requirements
Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting jobs@scu.edu.au.
Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with ongoing work rights in Australia. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Further information
Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:
Name: Ms Wendy Scott, Director, Research Data and Contracts
Email: wendy.scott@scu.edu.au
Name: Ms Wendy Scott, Director, Research Data and Contracts
Email: wendy.scott@scu.edu.au
Closing Date: 11.30pm AEST, Sunday 16 June 2024
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