Animal Ethics Administrator & Compliance

SAHMRI; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Job summary

SAHMRI is seeking an experienced administrative professional to support the Animal Ethics Committee, managing records, protocol tracking, amendments, compliance documentation, and governance processes.

The role involves scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, assisting with AE processes, and liaising with researchers and the Animal Welfare & Compliance Officer. Some out-of-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in ethics and/or compliance administration.
• Experience in committee secretariat functions, including coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, tracking actions and decisions, and maintaining accurate committee records.
• Knowledge of the Animal Welfare Act and relevant codes of practice.

Responsibilities

• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, minutes, amendments, and annual reporting for the AEC.
• Maintain protocol versions and amendment tracking, escalating discrepancies as needed.
• Contribute to committee processes, policies and strategies for ethics governance.
• Prepare reports and submissions for the AEC.
• Maintain records of protocol deviations, adverse events and welfare incidents.
• Support AE website and training materials development.
• Provide administrative support for Tick@Lab including user support and data quality monitoring.

Skills

Secretariat experience

Ethics/compliance administration

Committee coordination

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Animal welfare knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in Science/Health or related field

Tools

Database software

Job description

SAHMRI is seeking an experienced administrative professional to support the Animal Ethics Committee, managing records, protocol tracking, amendments, compliance documentation, and governance processes.

The role involves scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, assisting with AE processes, and liaising with researchers and the Animal Welfare & Compliance Officer. Some out-of-hours work may be required.