About Research Policy and Ethics
The Ethics team sits within the Research and Education Group. In the ethics space, the team is responsible for leading and influencing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research, ethics, and protocols. This includes the AIATSIS Code of Ethics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research and the AIATSIS Research Ethics Committee, which is responsible for reviewing ethics applications and projects involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research.

About the Role
We are seeking a high performing and talented Committee Support Officer to assist the operations of the AIATSIS Research Ethics Committee. The position reports to the Assistant Director, Research Ethics.
A merit pool may be created for future vacancies of similar positions across the Institute.
Key responsibilities of the role include:

• assist with the organisation of AIATSIS Research Ethics Committee meetings, including coordinating the preparation of meeting papers and briefs, taking meeting minutes and following up actions arising.
• assist with high-level quality reviews of research ethics applications.
• support the maintenance and records management of all AIATSIS Research Ethics Committee records and the setting of forward meeting agendas.
• manage the AIATSIS Research Ethics mailbox, databases and checking and verifying claims for payment.
• organise the AIATSIS Research Ethics Committee annual face-to-face meeting, including procurement of a venue, organising flights and other travel logistics.
• liaise with key internal and external stakeholders to coordinate activities, complete tasks and prepare relevant briefing and reporting as required.
• contribute to team planning and outcomes that implement the strategic direction of AIATSIS and the Research Ethics Committee.

Our Ideal Candidate
To be successful in this role, you will possess a good understanding of the National Health and Medical Research Council’s National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research and the AIATSIS Code of Ethics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research. You will come with the following skills, experience and attributes:

• good judgement, strong attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple priorities and respond flexibly in a shifting work environment.
• High level relationship management skills, with the ability to build and sustain strong networks and relationships within the agency and with external stakeholders.
• demonstrated experience in the provision of secretariat support services to high-level or expert committees.
• experience working with Electronic Documents and Records Management Systems (EDRMS), and Research and Ethics Compliance Software.
• demonstrated experience in the provision of administrative support services.

Cultural Capability
Roles at AIATSIS require candidates to have an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and proven culturally appropriate engagement and communications skills. The nature of this role requires the candidate to consistently demonstrate the following specific cultural capabilities:

• understanding of the AIATSIS vision to create a world in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s knowledge and cultures are recognised, respected, celebrated and valued.
• informed, authentic and respectful understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and societies, including ethical research and policy matters related to the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• capability to incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ voices, experiences, and perspectives in all of our work.

AIATSIS embodies Yindyamarra in everything we do

What we offer

We understand that you will work best when you have a healthy work-life balance and can attend to your family commitments. That is why we offer,

• great salary conditions
• 15.4% Superannuation
• competitive leave entitlements, including 20 days annual leave, 18 days personal leave, Cultural, ceremonial and NAIDOC leave, up to 18 weeks parental leave, and the ability to purchase extra leave.
• health benefits including, reimbursements for health promotion activities, eye health and flu vaccinations.
• for eligible employees, generous study leave, course fee and materials assistance, to undertake relevant accredited study.
• paid leave during extended end of year shutdown
• flexible working conditions

Contact
If you have any questions about the role, you can contact Lori Richardson on (02) 6129 3936 or [email protected]

This is an Affirmative Measures opportunity
This position will be filled using the Affirmative Measure provision, which allows for the targeted recruitment of Indigenous Australians into the Australian Public Service. The vacancy is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. The filling of this employment opportunity is intended to constitute an Affirmative Measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.