Animal Ethics Officer

Job No: 661625

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $90,773 - $97,979 pa HEW Level 06 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

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The Opportunity

The Office of Research Ethics and Integrity has an opportunity to join the team as an Animal Ethics Officer.

The Animal Ethics Officer plays a key administrative role in fulfilling the University’s responsibilities in relation to compliance with legislation pertaining to the use of animals for research and teaching purposes.

As the successful candidate you will be responsible for ensuring effective operation of one of the University's Animal Ethics Committees, and providing professional and well-timed advice to all researchers on matters relating to regulatory requirements, committee processes and approved projects. The position will also be involved in continuous improvement strategies to improve the compliance and operational application and review processes for animal ethics at Monash University.

The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of the Australian legislative framework governing the use of animals in research and teaching, and a broad understanding of the ethical and welfare impacts of research and teaching activities involving animals.

If this sounds like a position that suits your current career focus we look forward to hearing from you.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

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Monash avidly supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents .

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs '.

Enquiries

Dr Lisa Gillespie, Animal Ethics Compliance Manager, +61 3 9905 9519

Position Description

 Animal Ethics Officer

Closing Date

Sunday 31 March 2024, 11:55pm AEDT

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