Ethics Officer

The University of Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous paid leave including parental

17% employer paid superannuation

Salary packaging available

Incremental progression based on 12m+

Discount on UWA courses

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The University of Western Australia is seeking a proactive admin professional to join the Research Ethics and Integrity team. You will coordinate meetings, agendas and minutes, support monitoring visits and ensure confidential handling of information in a busy research governance environment.

This full-time ongoing role requires a life sciences background and strong communication skills to advise researchers and committee members while contributing to policy improvements and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Substantial administrative experience, with policy/standards guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and ability to handle confidential information.
• Highly developed organisational and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admin, reporting and secretariat support for the Research Ethics and Integrity team and committees.
• Review ethics applications against a risk matrix and support assessment of higher-risk matters.
• Provide clear advice to researchers and stakeholders and contribute to policy and service improvements.

Skills

Administrative experience

Written and verbal communication

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Life sciences degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About The University of Western Australia

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is one of Australia's leading universities and has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research. It has almost 24,000 students enrolled across four...

• Help enable responsible, high-quality research by supporting robust ethics review, governance and committee processes.
• Join a collaborative Research Ethics and Integrity team that advises researchers and strengthens continuous improvement.
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $99,040 - $104,669 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Office of Research provides professional and expert services that support research excellence, knowledge transfer and delivery of the University’s research strategy. Within the Office, the Research Ethics and Integrity team helps UWA uphold high ethical standards for research involving people, animals and genetically modified organisms.

About the opportunity

• Coordinate administrative, reporting and secretariat support for the Research Ethics and Integrity team and its committees, including agendas, minutes, follow-up actions, meetings, seminars, inspections and monitoring visits.
• Review ethics applications against a risk matrix, progress applications in consultation with Committee Chairs, and support the assessment of higher-risk matters and adverse events.
• Provide clear advice and responsive service to researchers, committee members and other stakeholders, while contributing to policy, procedure, systems and service improvements.

About you

• A relevant tertiary qualification in life sciences or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Substantial relevant administrative experience, including completing work guided by policy, professional standards or technical expertise; committee secretariat experience will be well regarded.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritise competing work, meet deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with common digital tools, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and email, together with the initiative to solve problems and work effectively both independently and in a team.

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday 1 st November

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

• Flexible working options.
• Generous paid leave including parental leave.
• Up to 17% employer paid superannuation.
• Salary packaging available.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
• Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.