Chair, animal ethics committee (parkville)

Role type: Part-time (three days a week), Continuing

Department: Research Ethics

Salary: Senior Manager 1, plus 17% super

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As Chair of the Animal Ethics Committees at the University of Melbourne, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring ethical and compliant animal research practices. You'll lead five Animal Ethics Committees, guiding their operations and decision-making processes. Your expertise will be crucial in advising senior University executives on risks and opportunities related to animal research, contributing to the University's commitment to responsible scientific practices.

• Leading Ethical Compliance: Ensure AECs operate in accordance with legislation, the Australian Code, and University policies.
• Chairing Committee Meetings: Conduct meetings impartially, facilitating consensus decision-making and timely review of submissions.
• Providing Strategic Advice: Advise University management on matters affecting animal welfare and AEC operations.
• Fostering Collaboration: Facilitate communication across AECs and work with stakeholders to improve animal care and use processes.

You are an experienced leader with a postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, possessing strong committee management skills, an understanding of administrative law, and the ability to navigate complex organisational structures while exercising sound judgment on sensitive issues.

• Have a postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline with substantial experience in chairing an Animal Ethics Committee or similar regulatory decision-making body.
• Possess proven leadership skills in committee management and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrate experience in administrative law decision-making.
• Have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Show the ability to work collaboratively and handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Possess knowledge of legislation governing animal care in scientific research (desirable).

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

• Supportive adaptable work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being.
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work‐life balance.
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance.
• Health and well‐being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program.

Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) is the central facilitator of research funding in the University, taking advantage of the full diversity of research funding opportunities. RIC is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and enterprise mission working closely with our academics, professional colleagues, industry partners, funding agencies and government agencies. We have a passion to see our academics and their collaboration partners succeed, achieve research excellence and translate their discoveries into real‐world innovation and impact. RIC operates University‐wide across all ten Academic Divisions and Chancellery.

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child‐safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.