Human Ethics Officer

The University of Sydney

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Base: $112,628 - $122,702 aud; bonus/equity: not s...
Human research ethics committee operations
Records management and database oversight
Knowledge of ethical and legislative frameworks
As a Human Ethics Officer, you will support the operations of the University’s Human Research Ethics Committee and guide researchers through policies, legislation and procedures governing research involving human participants

Job Summary

  • As a Human Ethics Officer, you will support the operations of the University’s Human Research Ethics Committee and guide researchers through policies, legislation and procedures governing research involving human participants.
  • You will contribute to process improvements across the Human Ethics Office, maintain the human ethics database and records system, and manage key stakeholder relationships to support, promote and facilitate human ethics research at the University.
  • The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and inclusion and is recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer.

Matching Summary

As a Human Ethics Officer, you will support the operations of the University’s Human Research Ethics Committee and guide researchers through policies, legislation and procedures governing research involving human participants.

Salary

Base: $112,628 - $122,702 AUD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • human research ethics committee operations
  • records management and database oversight
  • knowledge of ethical and legislative frameworks
  • committee process management
  • Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency
  • stakeholder relationship management

Nice-to-have

  • experience with scientific or medical terminology
  • strong written and verbal communication skills
  • analytical skills for report design
  • initiative and independence
  • process improvement and training development

Key Requirements

  • 2-year full time fixed term experience
  • experience servicing committees and managing operations
  • experience with records management and database customisation
  • knowledge of NSW Human Tissue Act and NHMRC National Statement
  • tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience
  • unrestricted work rights in Australia

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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