The Opportunity

The Research Ethics & Compliance Support (RECS) team coordinates committees and processes for research involving humans, animals, gene technology and radiation safety, and provides advice on legislative and other requirements in these areas. Committees include the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) and its Human Research Ethics Advisory Panels (HREAPs), the Animal Care & Ethics Committees (ACECs), the Gene Technology Research Committee (GTRC), and the Radiation Safety Committee (RSC). RECS also coordinates other research compliance areas such as research export controls, drone use, use of scheduled 8 and 9 drugs and biosecurity and leads the development of the policy environment for research ethics and compliance at the University.

You’ll ensure regulatory compliance and facilitate the effective operation of the ACECs, GTRC and RSC. This includes providing specialist advice on animal research ethics, gene technology research, radiation research and biosecurity, ensuring high-quality support for committee processes and applications. You’ll also contribute to continuous process improvements, develop resources for researchers, and deliver training.

The Research Ethics & Compliance Officer reports to the Manager of Research Ethics & Compliance and has no direct reports.

The Organisation

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re Australia’s number one university for impact and among the nation’s Top 20 employers.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to benefits including:

• Hybrid/Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements
• Affordable on-campus parking

About the successful applicant

You have a relevant tertiary qualification and or significant experience in animal research ethics, gene technology, radiation research and biosecurity, and can demonstrate the following skills and experience: -

• In-depth knowledge of relevant codes and legislation, critical thinking, and excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Provision of high-level secretariat support to ethics committees in a digital, paperless environment.
• Advanced written and verbal communication, meticulous record-keeping, and the ability to interpret and apply complex policies.
• Well-organised, autonomous, and proficient in Microsoft 365 and digital tools including website and online course management
• Stakeholder engagement and providing expert advice in research ethics and compliance.
• Commitment to UNSW’s values and health and safety practices.

Click to review: Position Description - Research Ethics Compliance Officer - L7.pdf

To Apply: If contributing to research ethics at a Go8 university is of interest to you, please submit your CV, Cover Letter and your Response to Skills and Experience required (see the Position Description) via the APPLY button.

Contact: Shiree Thomas, Talent Acquisition Consultant: [email protected]

Applications close: 11.55pm, Sunday 11th May 2025

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

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