Senior Manager, Ethics, Integrity and Biosafety

• Full Time, Continuing / Bundoora Campus
• Generous package, including 17% Superannuation and a range of employee benefits
• Provide leadership and expert advice to senior leaders across the University and demonstrate superior knowledge of Ethics, Integrity & Biosafety legislative requirements  

About the position

The Senior Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Ethics, Integrity and Biosafety team, ensuring the coordination and smooth running of all activities and processes to provide excellent service for our key research stakeholders and facilitate research at the University. The incumbent will be outward facing, consultative and will have a deep knowledge of the ethics, integrity and biosafety policy and legislative requirements landscape and will provide leadership, strategic surveillance and expert advice to the Executive Director of the Research Office and University senior management.

The Research Office supports La Trobe University researchers, senior executive, academic leadership the Graduate Research School, 10 Schools and Central & Support Services to facilitate excellent research outcomes for the University and its research partners. The Office provides accurate and consistent advice and reporting, as well as flexible and efficient client services, with an emphasis on continuous business improvement. The Office serves to facilitate interactions between La Trobe University researchers and external partners - funding bodies, industry, government, and regulatory authorities.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Research office some of your duties will include:

• Lead, manage and develop the Ethics, Integrity and Biosafety team ensuring provision of adequate resourcing in peak times as well as sound financial management.
• Provide strategic advice and analysis to the University on research ethics and research integrity matters, including areas of governance, compliance, exposure, risk analysis and risk management while ensuring the facilitation of research.
• Expert advice to senior management on research policy change and implementation, including participation on and active contribution to the University TEQSA, Academic Quality Committee, Research Graduate Studies Committee (RGSC) and other committees as required.
• Active promotion of Research Integrity to all key research stakeholders, including development and implementation of training programs.
• Recruitment, coordination and training of Research Integrity Advisors in consultation with key stakeholders.
• Development and coordination of University responses and submissions to Government policy and other legislation or guideline changes and requirements.
• Responsibility for high-level management of and consultation with key internal (as described above) and external research stakeholders (National Health and Medical Research Council, Australian Research Council, Bureau of Animal Welfare, Office of the Gene Technology Regulator and other relevant Government Departments and agencies).
• Oversee internal audits across research projects each year.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience and expertise in the management of significant human and material resources, or postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience, or experience and expertise in the provision of strategic policy advice affecting the direction of the University, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
• A postgraduate degree with extensive research integrity and policy experience (at least 5-10 years) in a higher education and/or clinical setting. Research experience is desirable.
• Demonstrated strong leadership and team management skills, particularly change management and ability to manage effective resourcing through peaks activity times.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legislation and regulatory requirements for human and animal research ethics, biosafety and research integrity.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position. 

Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below: 

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Benefits

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date: Tuesday 30th May, 2023 @ 11:55pm

Position Enquiries: Alistair Duncan, Executive Director, Research Office, Email: [email protected] , Phone 0437 215 824

Recruitment Enquiries:  Vicki Stavrou, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Email [email protected] , Phone 03 9479 5191

 PD-Senior Manager, Ethics Integrity and Biosafety.pdf

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• A Cover letter;
• An up-to-date resume and;
• Response to Key Selection Criteria located in the position description.

Why La Trobe:

• Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
• Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics
• Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in future

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.