Location:
Parkville
Role type:
Full time,
Continuing
Department:
Research, Innovation and
Commercialisation
; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio
Salary:
UoM
8
-
$122,736 - $132,847 per annum
plus 17% super
Lead high-impact ethics team / Ensure research integrity / Shape university-wide policies.
Apply now to lead crucial human research safeguards and drive ethical excellence at a top university.
Investing in
you -
benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to
benefit
society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via
our website
and stay connected with our stories and people on
LinkedIn
.
Your next career chance
As Executive Officer (Human Research Safeguards),
you'll
lead a small team administering human ethics applications and
provide
expert advice on policy, governance, and regulatory matters.
You'll
play a pivotal role in ensuring efficient and compliant committee operations, developing key stakeholder relationships, and contributing to the Ethics Shared Service's extended leadership team. This position offers you the opportunity to shape ethical research practices across the university while fostering a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement.
Your responsibilities will include:
Lead Human Ethics Administration: Manage a team to deliver robust processes for greater than low-risk human ethics applications and submissions.
Provide
Expert Advice: Offer high-quality guidance on policy, governance, and regulatory compliance to researchers and Human Research Ethics Committees.
Develop and Coach Team Members: Manage performance, promote service excellence, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Build Key Relationships:
Operate
as a trusted advisor to senior management and
maintain
strong stakeholder relationships across the university.
You may be a great fit if:
You are an experienced leader with strong policy interpretation skills, excellent relationship management abilities, and a commitment to fostering a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement in a complex university or research environment.
You may also:




Have tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or extensive relevant experience.
Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for complex issues.
Demonstrate outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
Have
strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks related to HREC operations.
Be able to manage competing priorities while ensuring best
practice
service delivery.
Hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.
What
we
offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
For more information check out
our benefits
page!
Your new team –
Research, Innovation and
Commercialisation
(RIC)
Research, Innovation and
Commercialisation
(RIC) is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and innovation mission working closely with our academic and professional colleagues, industry partners, funding, and government agencies.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe
organisation
. We are committed to creating an inclusive and
equitable
workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and
have the opportunity to
thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We
are dedicated to providing
reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods
.




To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact
Bec Tucker – ********
660
or
send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to
******
. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and
retain
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our ********* Indigenous strategy please visit -

If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at
******
.
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to
maintain
a Working with Children Check
The
successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate
doesn't
have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the
initial
onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you?
Apply today
! Including the following documents:
Resume
Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you
are not required to
respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions
regarding
the recruitment process, please feel free to contact
Alessandro Storani
via email at
******
, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject.
Please do not share your applicat
io
n
to
this email address.
If you have any
particular questions
regarding
the
job
please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Applications close
:
1 February *********:55pm
(AEDT)
Position Description:
PD_JR-****** Executive Officer_Human Research Safeguards.docx

📌 Executive Officer, Human Research Safeguards (Melbourne)
🏢 University of Melbourne Employees, Location, Alumni
📍 Melbourne