Senior Manager, Research Compliance and Ethics
Based in the Research and Innovation Portfolio in the Adelaide CBD
Full time, 13-month fixed term contract
HEO9 ($135,226 - $144,672) + 17% Superannuation
At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive.
We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it's a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia's future change‐makers and create a better tomorrow.
Work that matters
Lead and manage a high performing team of subject matter experts and deliver expert advice and support to University senior staff, researchers, regulators, and other stakeholders to enable research activities to be conducted with integrity and in compliance with all applicable regulatory or policy requirements.
The role oversees specialist support for the University's research compliance and ethics committees (Institutional Biosafety Committee, Animal Ethics Committees, and Human Research Ethics Committees). Working closely with stakeholders in the Research Services and Infrastructure Function, the role supports education on research compliance and ethics and ensures institutional compliance within complex ethical and regulatory frameworks.
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The team
This role forms part of the Research Compliance,



Ethics and Integrity team within the Research Services and Infrastructure Function and is aligned to the Research and Innovation Portfolio within the University.
Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence.
Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU.
Experience
To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:
Experience leading and managing high performing multidisciplinary teams in research compliance, and ethics
Proven ability in research management and administration, with a focus on research ethics and compliance
Comprehensive understanding of current legislation, regulations, standards, guidelines, and codes of practice relating to human research ethics, animal ethics, biosafety or biosecurity
Proven ability to provide high-level interpretation and advice on policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Experience in interpersonal, presentation, communication, and advisory skills,



with the capacity to work collaboratively and influence across organisational boundaries
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.
The University of Adelaide is a world-class research and higher education institution situated in the heart of one of the world's top 10 most liveable cities. Founded in ****, we're Australia's third oldest university and consistently rank among the world's elite—in the top one per cent globally and number one in South Australia.
Our reputation for excellence and breaking new ground has been forged by a continuous stream of exceptional people. Today, our vibrant high-achieving culture continues to attract some of the world's best and brightest—academic leaders from all corners of the globe and students from more than 90 countries.
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📌 Senior Manager, Research Compliance And Ethics (Adelaide)
🏢 Adelaide University
📍 Adelaide