- Ongoing part-time position 0.6FTE

- Salary Band 4 from $88,448 p.a. full-time equivalent + 12% superannuation

- Based at Zoos Victoria Parkville office in a hybrid model

Zoos Victoria operates four landmark zoos, Healesville Sanctuary, Kyabram Fauna Park, Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo. Victoria's zoos are made up of passionate, energetic and driven employees committed to fighting wildlife extinction. Every person, from the extensive range of disciplines, plays an key role in helping the organisation realise its vision to become a world leading zoo-based conservation organisation.

The AEC Administration Officer provides administrative and coordination support to Zoos Victoria's Conservation and Science function, with primary responsibility for the effective operation of the Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) and Science Advisory Committee (SAC). The role coordinates meetings, manages documentation and submissions, maintainsaccuraterecords and supports follow‑up actions to ensure timely, well‑governed and compliant decision‑making across the organisation's research activities.

Key accountabilities of the role:

- Coordinate the Animal Ethics Committee (AEC), including the timely and effective coordination of meetings, documentation and record-keeping.

- Coordinate the Science Advisory Committee (SAC), including the timely and effective coordination of meetings, documentation and record-keeping.

- Support the design and implementation of relevant improvement recommendations according to AEC audit processes.

- Coordinate and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders through the administration and operation of the AEC and SAC, ensuring timely engagement, high‑quality documentation and robust governance processes.





- Prepare and disseminate relevant communications, reports and publications internally and externally on behalf of the Conservation and Science Function.

- Assist with ordering and purchasing, including technical equipment, travel and stationery.

The ideal candidate will have:

- Experience in administrative support and/or office management in a technical/scientific setting.

- Experience in supporting AEC processes.

- Experience in communicating science in an engaging and effective manner.

- Understanding of and a commitment to conservation and the environment.

- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team and meet deadlines within given timelines.

- Valid driver's licence

- Valid Working with Children check

For more information on this role, please refer to the position description available on our current vacancies webpage at www.zoo.org.au/about-us/careers/

Please submit a maximum two page cover letter, and resume by clicking on the 'Apply' link below.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Georgia Garrard ••••@zoo.org.au

Applications close COB 8 October 2026

At Zoos Victoria we value diversity, celebrate difference and work to be inclusive in everything we do. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and people from the LGBTIQA+ community. In addition, Zoos Victoria will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability, illness or injury. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please advise via ••••@zoo.org.au or visit https://www.zoo.org.au/about-us/careers/inclusion-and-diversity/ for more information.

📌 Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) Administration Officer (Parkville)
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