Research Ethics Officer (Animal Ethics)

Role type: Full Time; Continuing  
Department:  Research, Innovation and Commercialisation RIC 
Salary: UOM 6 $100,847 - $109,163 p.a. plus 17% super

• Influence ethical, high-impact research across the University / Build specialist expertise in human and animal ethics / Join a collaborative, service-focused team

• Apply now to play a pivotal role supporting ethical, compliant research that improves lives and advances knowledge.

• Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne  
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

Your next career opportunity: 
In this role, you will manage end-to-end administration of research ethics applications and committee operations. You will guide researchers through complex ethics processes, helping them meet regulatory requirements while maintaining an excellent experience. You will gain broad insight into cutting-edge research across the University and develop specialist ethics expertise.

What you will deliver:

• Administer end-to-end ethics applications, reports and amendments, ensuring accurate records and timely progression through review stages.

• Coordinate ethics committee operations, including agendas, papers, member attendance, meeting logistics, minute-taking and compliant record management.

• Provide clear, context-specific advice to researchers, reviewers and committee members on ethics processes, requirements and system use.

• Communicate committee feedback and decisions promptly, supporting researchers to respond effectively and maintain a positive compliance culture.

• Contribute to compliance activities, including annual committee reporting, operational reviews, member onboarding, offboarding and external member payments.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification or bring substantial experience in a university, research or related environment.

• Demonstrate experience managing end-to-end administration of ethics or comparable review-based applications and associated workflows.

• Provide high-quality secretariat support to decision-making committees, including preparing papers and documenting clear, accurate minutes.

• Possess working knowledge of relevant national ethics frameworks or show capacity to rapidly acquire detailed understanding.

• Interpret and apply complex policies and procedures to varied scenarios, offering clear, practical guidance to diverse stakeholders.

• Plan and prioritise competing tasks effectively, remain adaptable during change and contribute positively to collaborative team culture.

Your new team: 
You will join Research, Innovation and Commercialisation, which drives the University’s research and enterprise mission. Within the Ethics Shared Service, you will support the Office of Research Ethics and Integrity’s critical oversight. The team values service excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement, offering strong support, feedback and development opportunities.

Be Yourself  
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants  
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected].

Application essentials:

• Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.

• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position, contact Judy Nash at 
[email protected]

• For questions related to our recruitment process email Alessandro Storani at [email protected]

• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: ​7 May 2026 - 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

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