The Opportunity
Progressing our vital child health research requires that we meet the highest ethical standards for research conduct. The Animal Ethics Officer plays a vital part in coordinating the oversight activities of our Animal Ethics Committee and the management of robust policies, procedures and systems for animal ethics, welfare and research.
Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We embrace all employee differences and foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion.
In return, you will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package including salary packaging and the opportunity to be part of a long-standing organisation.
We offer excellent training and development opportunities and generous staff benefits including flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, social activities and a health and wellbeing program.
The Role
As Animal Ethics Officer you will work closely with the Manager Research Governance, the Chair of the Animal Ethics Committee, Animal Welfare Officer, researchers and other professionals at The Kids to progress high quality child health research in an ethically responsible manner.
You will coordinate policies, procedures and systems to ensure that the Animal Ethics Committee, staff and researchers meet the requirements of the Australian Code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes.
This is a permanent full-time opportunity.
The Experience
You are a dedicated compliance/quality management professional with attention to detail, experience in providing high level committee secretariat support and an ability to understand and operationalise regulatory requirements. You will have a relevant tertiary qualification and you will be able to demonstrate the following experiences and / or skills:
- Experience providing compliance and / or quality management services in highly regulated environment including ability to understand & provide advice on compliance with legislation, regulations and / or codes
- Experience providing effective committee secretariat functions
- Professional experience in a research, academic, medical, scientific or technical environment
- Excellent attention to detail, prioritisation, time-management and organisation skills to meet multiple deadlines
- High-level written and report writing skills
- Proven communication & interpersonal skills (must be able to liaise, report & coordinate across various organisational levels)
- Skilled user of Microsoft office suite (preferably including Access) and able to learn new IT systems
- Strong customer focus and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work as an effective member of a team, as well as independently with minimal supervision
Ideally you will also be able to demonstrate some or all of the following experiences and / or skills:
- Knowledge of Australian Code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes 8th Edition (2013)
- Experience with animal research, welfare and / or ethics
- Experience writing SOPs in a research or technical environment
- Experience driving development or modifications to network or cloud-based information management systems
- Experience in a medical research institute and / or University
- Professional experience designing, reviewing and / or delivering training programs
The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.
How to Apply:
Applicants should read the Job description available at here.
Submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your skills and experience that make you suitable for this role (maximum one page) to applications@telethonkids.org.au. Please quote the position title in the subject heading of your email application.
For further information about this position please contact Research Governance Manager via ResearchGovernance@telethonkids.org.au
Closing date: 5pm Monday 13 May 2019
The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity and inclusivity. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for positions with the Institute to support our aim of improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and families and to continue to build a culturally competent, respectful and safe place to work.