Work type: Continuing
Location: Parkville
Division/Faculty: University Services
Department/School: Department of Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
Salary: $83,301 - $90,170 (UOM 6)
Role & Superannuation rate: Professional - Full time - 17% super

About University Services

University Services comprises of 1,600 professional staff focused on providing client-centric and innovative services to the University. The group is providing transformational change, defining and influencing future service enhancements, and acts as a shared services function within the University of Melbourne.

About the role

In support of the University’s research agenda, the Animal Ethics Officer serves as Secretary to at least one University Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) and supports the operations of other University AECs as required.

The Animal Ethics Officer will interpret and accurately apply general principles, University policies, legislation and related regulatory agency requirements to individual matters. In this role you will assist with the creation, implementation, review and ongoing development of policies, guidelines and procedures relating to the use of animals in teaching and research.

The Animal Ethics Officer will assist in the development and implementation of information resources and training programs related to animal ethics. The position supports the management of records and enterprise information systems pertaining to animal ethics.

To be successful in this role you will be passionate about continuous improvement and innovation with a proven record of influencing and engaging others with your skills. Your strong customer centric focus will ensure you build strong working relationships.

About you

You will have:

• A degree, preferably in the sciences, with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist expertise or broad knowledge in administrative fields; or equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Experience and demonstrated achievement in committee servicing and support.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills including the ability to write accurate and concise minutes; prepare careful responses reflecting committee decisions on complex issues; prepare advisory notes; deal with a wide range of people and convey complex and confidential information in a sensitive yet clear manner.
• The capacity to prepare and deliver training material and information sessions to people from a range of backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high level advice to client groups, involving the ability to interpret policies and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to thrive in a changing and fast paced environment.

Benefits

• Maximise your benefits through our Salary Packaging scheme
• Flexible family friendly policies, providing generous leave and working conditions
• The opportunity to work in a culturally rich environment
• A substantial discount to eligible staff and their immediate families in undertaking further studies at the University of Melbourne

To find out more, go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/working/benefits  

Culture

The University is a vibrant campus. We have well-established clubs and networks giving the opportunity to engage and collaborate with other staff around the University. We strive to create an environment where staff and students promote culturally inclusive behaviour and activities, ensure cultural differences are heard and explored, and actively seek to learn from other cultures.

How to apply

Your application submitted should include a CV along with your responses against the selection criteria found in the Position Description for the role.

For information to assist you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria/competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/search/info/selection-criteria

Position Description

Advertised: 29 May 2019 12:00 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 26 Jun 2019 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time