SENIOR OFFICER ANIMAL ETHICS & BIOSAFETY 

For a copy of the Position Description, click here.

This is a part time, continuing position at a HEP 6, $82,372 - $89,161 (pro-rata) classification working 22.05 hours (0.6 FTE) per week.

• Showcase your exceptional organisational and communication skills
• Develop strong relations with internal and external stakeholders
• The position is located at our Footscray Park Campus.

About the role

The overall purpose of the ​Senior Officer, Animal Ethics & Biosafety​ is to provide administrative and high-level secretarial support to the University’s Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) in relation to animal ethics and biosafety applications and animal ethics and biosafety more broadly at the University.

About the person

​​The successful incumbent will demonstrate knowledge of the legal and regulatory requirements related to animal ethics and biosafety, and may have had previous experience in an animal facility or laboratory in a tertiary education institution or similar environment.

They will also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, preferably with previous governance or management committee experience.

Duties

An example of duties you may perform will include:

• ​​Providing high-level secretarial support to the AEC and IBS including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, minutes, amendments, and annual reports, as well as performing follow up actions resulting from committee discussions and decisions.
• Preparation of reports, submissions and other documents on behalf of the AEC and IBC.
• Ensure operating guidelines are followed and the committee works within the requirements of relevant legislation.
• Liaise with researchers to provide advice and ensure correct lodgement of applications and amendments for committee consideration as appropriate to ensure an efficient use of committee time.
• Participation in special projects to continuously improve processes, tools, systems and organisation.

Benefits

• Salary sacrifice options
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements available
• Paid study leave
• On-site gym and fitness centre and more!

How to apply

For a copy of the Position Description, click here.

Applications must include:

• A cover letter
• Your curriculum vitae/resume
• Your responses addressing all selection criteria located in the position description.
• Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registrations

You may choose to parse your resume or import your LinkedIn Profile when completing your application.
Applications close at 11:59pm 24 February 2023

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