Overview:

Are you interested in human research ethics and research? Want to gain valuable experience and contribute to quality ethical research? Join RMIT's Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) as a community member in the category of 'pastoral carer' (e.g., a minister of religion or Aboriginal elder).

• Volunteer position
• Online meetings - 4 - 6 hours per month
• Training provided

Online meetings are held between 4:00 to 6:30 pm on the third Wednesday of most months, and you are not required to attend campus for meetings. Applicants can be based anywhere in Australia.

As a committee member, you will review RMIT research applications involving human participants and participate in meetings. In return, you will be provided with comprehensive training and mentoring in a supportive and friendly environment. External members receive an honorarium.

To be eligible, you must be available to attend meetings and undertake pre-reading and not be a current employee RMIT University

To Apply

If you have any questions about the role please email Peter Burke (HREC secretary) humanethics@rmit.edu.au.

To apply please Submit a brief cover letter stating why you are interested in the role and your resume outlining any relevant skills or experience and send them to diana.ruiz@rmit.edu.au.

Applications close on Sunday, 16 October at 11.59pm.

Please note that due to the urgent nature of the role, offers will be made to suitable candidates as they apply, so please put in your application promptly.

RMIT is a Disability Confident Recruitment Team and we are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us at TalentSupport@rmit.edu.au telling us your preferred type of communication and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements. 

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