• Provide expert advice to UNSW Human Research Ethics Committees
• Work with key members of UNSW and international research community
• Support and participate in continuous improvement of ethical review processes 
• $93,590 - $101,292 + 17% superannuation + annual leave loading

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Human Ethics Coordinator, you will oversee the compliance and support for a number of research ethics committees, including providing specialist advice to all relevant stakeholders on human research ethics matters. You will have the opportunity to make significant contributions to the strategic and operational plans, policies and procedures relating to human research ethics.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide expert advice and support to researchers in their development and design of human research ethics applications prior to committee review and preparation of notifications of adverse events
• Schedule and organise human ethics committee, executive and panel meetings including agendas, meeting papers and minutes, and records management
• Promote awareness of human research ethics issues through the provision of high-profile education and training initiatives in both online and face to face environments
• Addressing compliance requirements by external and internal regulatory bodies regarding human research ethics
• Resolve complex problems and enquiries, including investigating and managing complaints and coordinating with the relevant stakeholders
• Develop, implement and update human ethics online resources
• Proactively utilise and identify improvements to the information systems to deliver the best user experience for researchers and to ensure a secure and compliant electronic environment records

The Organisation

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.  We aspire to be Australia’s global university, improving and transforming lives through excellence in research, outstanding education and a commitment to advancing a just society.

The Research Ethics & Compliance Support (RECS) team coordinates committees and processes for research involving humans, animals, gene technology, radiation safety and research export controls and provides advice on legislative and other requirements in these areas. Committees include the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) and its Human Research Ethics Advisory Panels (HREAPs). RECS also coordinate other research compliance areas such as export controls, drone use and quarantine.

About the successful applicant

You can demonstrate your success supporting and providing expert advice to research and or risk and compliance committees.

Key requirements include:

• Degree qualification in a relevant discipline
• High level analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated capacity to interact with stakeholders and provide expert advice on human ethics
• High-level knowledge of Codes and legislation related to human research ethics and skills to interpret accordingly
• Experience providing secretariat support to committees and working within a paperless, electronic environment
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities 

To Apply:

If contributing to practical support and continuous improvement of research ethics is of interest to you, please submit your CV, cover letter and responses to selection criteria listed in the position description.

Closing date: 11 pm, Wednesday April 10^th, 2019

Contact:

Shiree Thomas

Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au

T: +61 2 9385 2401

UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds. UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff, and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply.