The Department of Health’s Human Research Ethics Committee (the Committee) undertakes ethical reviews of research proposals conducted or commissioned by the department or otherwise carried out under its auspices. The Committee also considers proposals in the portfolios of the former Department of Health and Human Services which now sit in the Department of Families Fairness and Housing including child protection, prevention of family violence, housing, disability, ageing and carers.

The Committee meets eight times a year. 

Membership of the Committee conforms to the requirements of the National Health and Medical Research Council’s National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (National Statement, 2018).

Recruitment is now being undertaken. To see which positions are available, refer to the link below:
https://health.vic.gov.au/about/clinical-trials-and-research/human-research-ethics-committee/seeking-new-hrec-members

Appointments are for a period of three years (commencing 1 October 2021) with the possibility of re-appointment. 

Applicants should be familiar with the National Statement and understand the application of ethical principles to research. Expressions of interest should include a covering letter confirming position being nominated and addressing the selection criteria of the position description, and curriculum vitae with names and details of two referees.

Expressions of interest must be submitted via email to: research.ethics@dhhs.vic.gov.au

Closing date:
9 July 2021

Enquiries:
Steve Kozel
Centre for Evaluation and Research Evidence
research.ethics@dhhs.vic.gov.au
0413 771 955

Position descriptions and further information can be found at:
https://health.vic.gov.au/about/clinical-trials-and-research/human-research-ethics-committee/seeking-new-hrec-members