• Research Ethics and Integrity
• HEW 9
• Permanent position
• Closing Date: Sunday 29 January 2023 at 11.00pm AEST (R-20731)

 

About This Opportunity

The Veterinary Officer is a leadership position within Research Ethics and Integrity that supports the University’s animal ethics framework and processes. The position provides veterinary and technical advice to the University’s Animal Ethics Committees (AECs), animal ethics administrators and individuals involved in the care and use of animals for research and teaching.

The Veterinary Officer also develops processes, resources and training to promote best practice in the scientific use of animals and to ensure the University continues to meet its obligations under relevant legislation, codes and guidelines.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide accurate scientific, technical and operational advice to the University’s AECs and animal ethics team.
• Support the University research and teaching community through the development of resources and provision of advice related to animal care and use.
• Coordinate and conduct regular audits of UQ animal facilities (including facilities jointly managed with external AECs) to ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures and codes of practice.
• Develop and implement mechanisms to ensure appropriate oversight and monitoring of approved animal research and teaching activities at UQ.
• Provide advice on adverse events and welfare concerns related to approved animal research and teaching activities.
• Support development and implementation of policy and/or procedural changes to ensure the ongoing suitability and currency of the University’s animal ethics framework and processes.
• In consultation with the Senior Manager, Animal Ethics, design and deliver training to promote the responsible and ethical use of animals for scientific purposes, including specific promotion and integration of the 3Rs – refinement, replacement and reduction.

 

About You

Essential

• A tertiary degree in Veterinary Science, or equivalent academic qualifications that meet the requirements for registration as a Veterinarian in Queensland, and extensive relevant experience. Experience working in a complex regulatory environment will be highly regarded.
• Knowledge, or the demonstrated ability to rapidly gain such knowledge, of the regulatory frameworks related to the scientific use of animals in Australia.
• Demonstrated high level communication, negotiation and influencing skills in dealing with a range of individuals and groups.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to produce professional reports, briefings and correspondence.

Highly Desirable

• Experience using animals for research and/or knowledge and experience of compliance matters relating to the care and use of animals in a research environment.
• Experience with an Animal Ethics Committee.

Special requirements

• Unrestricted driver’s licence to travel between campuses and attend facilities when required.

 

What We Can Offer

This is a full-time, continuing/permanent position through at HEW Level 9.

The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $123,496 - $130,685 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $144,491 - $152,902 per annum.

The following flexible employment options may be available for this role: some working from home; variable start or finish times.

For further information about UQ’s benefits, please visit Why Work at UQ and review The University of Queensland's Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2018 - 2021.

 

Questions?

To discuss this role please contact Dr Marc Kamke (Director, Research Ethics & Integrity) at m.kamke@uq.edu.au

For application queries, please contact recruitment@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number in the subject line.

 

Want to Apply?

To submit an application for this role, go to the UQ Careers portal and use the Apply button.

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section (maximum three pages)
• Resume

Please note that you will be asked to add all documents into the one upload box labelled ‘resume’, which is step one of the application form.

 

About the Selection Process

To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline, or their application will not be accepted.

 

Other Information

Medical Clearance: Working with and/or exposure to laboratory and other animals is an inherent requirement of the position. The appointment is therefore subject to, and conditional upon, satisfactory medical clearance(s), including disclosure of relevant medical history, to undertake such work without unreasonable risk to your health and safety. In addition, the Employee is required to fully comply with necessary ongoing health monitoring procedures and control measures associated with the position

Vaccinations and Immunisation: It is a condition of employment for this role that if you are required now or in the future, to work or interact in Queensland Health clinical facility; or in an equivalent, clinical health facility; or health care role; or will be required to perform work tasks that put you at risk of exposure to vaccine-preventable disease you are required to be immunised against, and remain immunised against, certain vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) in accordance with the University’s Vaccinations and Immunisation Guidelines (PPL 2.60.08). The employee is required to provide evidence of immunisation against VPDs.

Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

At UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion. We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our broader community, whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au.