Animal Research Ethics & Compliance Lead

UNSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 118,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working

17% superannuation

Salary sacrifice option

On-campus parking

Job summary

UNSW is seeking a Research Ethics & Compliance Officer to support ethics and compliance activities with a focus on animal research ethics. The role coordinates ethics committees, provides expert advice to researchers and stakeholders, and ensures compliance with legislation, policies and regulatory requirements.

The role involves improving animal ethics processes, guidance and training, including online resources and face-to-face training, and contributing to policies and plans to enhance animal

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in animal research.
• Knowledge of animal research ethics legislation, codes and compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support ethics committees and provide specialist advice to researchers and stakeholders.
• Help ensure research complies with relevant legislation, policies and regulatory requirements.
• Improve animal ethics processes, guidance and training, including online resources and in-person training.
• Contribute to policies, procedures and strategic/operational plans to improve animal research and animal care.

Job description

UNSW is seeking a Research Ethics & Compliance Officer to support ethics and compliance activities with a focus on animal research ethics. The role coordinates ethics committees, provides expert advice to researchers and stakeholders, and ensures compliance with legislation, policies and regulatory requirements.

The role involves improving animal ethics processes, guidance and training, including online resources and face-to-face training, and contributing to policies and plans to enhance animal