Address- Full Time (1.0 FTE) Continuing Contract
- Base Salary $88,054 - $94,618 (Total Remuneration Package $111,604- $119,087 per annum)
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated person with previous experience in a research/academic environment, and would feel drawn towards a career in Human Research Ethics management?
If this sounds like you, join our team to help make a difference.
About your new role:
Menzies is looking for an Human Research Ethics Officer to assist in the management of all administrative Research Ethics functions of Menzies.
Under the direction of the Ethics Administration Manager, providing support to the Northern Territory Human Research Ethics Committee (NT HREC) and other research governance committees where required.
The NT HREC is a joint committee of Northern Territory Department of Health (NT DoH) and Menzies. The role of the NT HREC is to consider the ethical aspects of Human Research conducted by the NT DoH and Menzies. In addition, the NTHREC considers Human Research projects being conducted by other organisations in the NT.
Some of the main key duties the Human Research Ethics Officer will undertake:
- Assist in the management of all administrative Research Ethics functions of Menzies and the NT HREC (and associated sub-committees if required) including scheduling meetings, minute taking, preparing agendas, distribution of papers, preparing correspondence on behalf of the Chair etc.
- Receiving, registering, and preparing applications for consideration in accordance with NT HREC Policies and Procedures (including Fast Track processes, drafting amendments, notifications and responding to complaints) and maintaining all NT HREC related files.
- Assist in the development, implementation and refinement of policies, procedures, systems, training and education activities.
- Ensuring that researchers and HREC members understand the appropriate ethical standards in research required to conduct research.
Please see the Position Description for a full list of primary responsibilities and also to view the selection criteria.
What you will bring:
As an enthusiastic, qualified professional, you will have relevant tertiary qualifications, or a combination of qualifications plus experience. You will have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. You also possess:
- Experience preparing ethics applications for consideration in accordance with NT HREC Policies and Procedures (including Fast Track processes, drafting amendments, notifications and responding to complaints) and maintaining all NT HREC related files.
- Previous administrative experience in a research/academic environment and/or providing administrative support to a committee.
- Expertise with Microsoft products including Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Why Menzies:
Menzies is a national leader in research and education that improves health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and populations across our region. As a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses, Menzies continues to translate its research into effective partnerships and programs in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
Menzies is committed to providing a culturally inclusive and supportive work environment, and ensuring our workforce is representative of the people with and whom we work. We seek to amplify Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander voices in all aspects of our work, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for this position.
The Benefits:
- Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave.
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum and $2,650 meal and entertainment card tax free.
- Option to increase Super to 14%.
Menzies is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their applications, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact:
Michelle Matts
Manager, Ethics Administration
Email: **************@menzies.edu.au
How to obtain the Position Description, please visit:
Menzies’ careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au or
Phone: 08 8946 8*** or
Email: Human Resources at **************@menzies.edu.au
How to Apply:
Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application.
Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:
- Updated resume
- A statement addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages)
- Any other relevant supporting documentation
Closing date: Sunday 16 June 2024
