The Animal Ethics Executive Officer is responsible for the coordination and support of the operation of the ANSTO Animal Care and Ethics Committee (ACEC) and the Australian Synchrotron Animal Ethics Committee (AS-AEC). The Animal Ethics Executive Officer will also provide advice to key stakeholders on all matters pertaining to animal ethics at ANSTO.

 

About ANSTO

The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) is home to Australia’s nuclear science and technical expertise. More than 1000 scientists, engineers and experts work at ANSTO and use nuclear science and technology to answer the big questions in the world around us – improving health outcomes, increasing our understanding of the environment and climate change and identifying new opportunities for Australian industry.

 

Duties and responsibilities

ANSTO’s Animal Ethics Committees are responsible for ensuring that all activities relating to the care and use of animals at ANSTO are in accordance with the legislation, Australian Code and licence requirements. Duties will include but not limited to:

• Manage the relationship between ANSTO and its regulators for animal research activities in NSW and VIC.
• Manage all operational aspects of the ACEC and AS-AEC including co-ordination of meetings and managing and tracking actions and outcomes. Manage and maintain relevant documentation, websites and forms that support AEC operations.
• Stakeholder engagement through effective communication with researchers, Vivarium Facility staff, committee members and the institute to provide advice on animal ethics matters.
• Work closely with the AEC Chairperson and members to review ethics submissions and ensure outcomes and effective feedback are communicated to researchers to progress high quality research in an ethically responsible manner.
• Manage stakeholder feedback; identify areas for improvement and track actions and outcomes.

 

Skills and Experience

• Postgraduate qualifications in Science (Biology)
• Demonstrated experience with animal research, animal welfare and animal ethics
• Experience and demonstrated achievement in committee servicing and support
• Demonstrated experience in writing accurate and concise minutes; preparing careful responses reflecting committee decisions on complex issues; preparing advisory notes; dealing with a wide range of people and conveying complex and confidential information in a sensitive yet clear manner

 

Diversity and Excellence

In order to solve great challenges, we need great minds and great teams. At ANSTO, we understand that diverse teams produce better outcomes – and we value the merit that a diverse perspective can bring to our team. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, primary carers, those with a disability, and women in STEM. ANSTO is a charter member of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative and is proudly taking action to create a gender inclusive workforce.

 

To Apply

For further information and a copy of the Position Description, please contact Sara Haslinger, General Manager, Governance and Regulatory

To apply, please send your resume together with a cover letter outlining what you have to offer and what you expect from the role

 

Applications close: 19th August 2021

 

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