Dates
- Opening Date: 10-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 29-Sep-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $130,046- $137,525 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 9)
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Human Research Ethics team to deliver responsive, efficient services and foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
- Oversee the administration of human research ethics committees, including the recruitment, training, and support of committee members.
- Provide expert advice on relevant legislation, codes, and guidelines to ensure alignment of UQ’s human research ethics policies and procedures with best practices.
- Drive continuous improvement by enhancing administrative systems and processes to promote the ethical and responsible conduct of human research across the University.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement strategies that support and advance ethical human research practices across UQ.
Requirements
- Postgraduate qualifications and extensive experience in human research ethics and/or associated research governance processes within Australia.
- In-depth knowledge of governance and regulatory frameworks for human research ethics, with experience in the operations of ethics committees in higher education or similarly complex environments.
- Proven leadership skills with experience in supervising, training, mentoring, and managing the performance of staff.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with a track record of providing clear, accurate advice in a complex regulatory environment.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver education and training programs, and to drive improvements in systems and procedures.
Benefits
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
- 17% superannuation contributions
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
- Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
- UQ Study for Staff
- On campus childcare options
- Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)
- Salary packaging options
Notes
- The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia and a criminal check.
- Applications close 29/09/2024 at 11.00pm AEST.
Dates
- Opening Date: 13-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 29-Sep-2024
Location
- Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Salary
- UOM 6 - $96,459 - $104,413 p.a. plus 17% super
Responsibilities
- Managing and acting as Secretary to an Animal Ethics Committee (AEC), liaising with researchers and staff to resolve issues and provide expert advice on animal ethics.
- Supporting the ethics review process, maintaining accurate records and contributing to training and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Supporting positive compliance culture under the direction of the Senior Research Ethics Officer and the Manager, Animal Ethics.
Requirements
- A degree in sciences or equivalent expertise and experience in research administration.
- Knowledge of ethical research principles and external regulatory frameworks, such as the POCTA Act.
- Familiarity with the Australian Code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes.
Benefits
- Generous leave provisions
- Salary packaging
- Health and well-being services
- Discounts on graduate courses.
Notes
- This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.