At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for positive. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities – and the world. That’s why we’re on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams. **An exciting volunteer opportunity is now available to join Torrens University Australia’s Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC)**. The position will involve: b) attending monthly Human Research Ethics Committee meetings Torrens University Australia (TUA) is committed to the ethical and responsible conduct of human research in accordance with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2025). The role of the HREC is to review research proposals involving human participants and to determine whether they meet the requirements of the National Statement of Ethical Conduct in Human Research. Positions on the Human Research Ethics Committee are currently available to volunteers within the following categories: a person who performs a pastoral care role in a community including, but not limited to, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander elder or community leader, a chaplain or a minister of religion or other religious leader. As a member of the HREC, you will review and discuss research proposals with other HREC members to decide whether each research proposal complies with the requirements of the National Statement, and to offer feedback where appropriate. Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) meetings will be held online approximately once per month. Meetings will be led by a Chair, and each application will be discussed in terms of its ethical merit and compliance with The National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research. The HREC will make a decision on each application and provide feedback to applicants including requests for additional information, clarifications or amendments. **Location:** HREC meetings and training are conducted online. **Start Date:**February 2026 1. An interest in human research and research ethics. 4. An ability to express considered views based on the National Statement, whilst also respecting the views of other committee members. Each candidate interested in applying for this role must be willing and able to: Become familiar with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research **Commitment** Each position is for a 2-year period. **Training** Members will receive training to become familiar with the guidelines of research set out in the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research. Tim Dean (Human Research Ethics Manager) at growing university, Torrens University Australia brings a fresh approach to higher education.Working with us is all about working alongside over 2000 professionals passionate about career and purpose. Our staff across our campuses and head office are united by our central ethos to Be Good – by committing to a better way of doing business. We embrace diversity and inclusion of our staff and are committed to the attraction, retention and development of all people and support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation and gender identification.
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