**Role type**:Full Time; Fixed Term
**Department**: Chief Operating Officer Portfolio; Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
**Salary**:UoM 6 - $98,870 - $107,023 p.a. plus 17% super
- Facilitate ethical research practices, support diverse research committees, contribute to research integrity
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
**The University of Melbourne**
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.
**Your next career opportunity**
**Your responsibilities will include**:
- **Support Ethics Committees**:Provide administrative support to University ethics committees, including meeting management and documentation.
- **Advise Researchers**:Offer clear, accurate advice on ethics processes and compliance requirements to researchers and reviewers.
**You may be a great fit if**:
**You may also**:
- Have tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or extensive relevant experience.
- Have experience providing administrative support to decision-making committees.
- Demonstrate knowledge of research ethics guidelines or the ability to quickly acquire such knowledge.
- Excel at providing clear and accurate advice on institutional policies and procedures.
- Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
**What we offer you!**
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
- Supportive flexible 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
**Your recent team -**Research, Innovation and Commercialisation**
Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and innovation mission working closely with our academic and professional colleagues, industry partners, funding, and government agencies.
**Be Yourself**
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.
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**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.
**Please note**: This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available.
**Join Us and unlock your career potential!**
- **Resume**
- **Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience**
**Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the.**
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- **Resume**
- **Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience**
- **The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the )**
For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the.
**Applications close**:6 October 2025 - 12:01AM (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.**:JR-004991 Research Ethics Officer (Animal Ethics) - PD.pdf