Manager, Ethics and Biosafety - [Archived Advertisement]

JOB ID: 160579

SALARY RANGE: $114,234 pa (plus 17% super)

HOURS OF DUTY: Full-time (36.75 hours per week)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Ongoing

LOCATION OF POSITION: Melbourne Burwood Campus

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Manager, Ethics and Biosafety position is to ensure the University community understands and is compliant with its obligations under the new Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research and a range of Federal, State and local legislation that govern research conduct in the areas of animal welfare, human ethics, gene technology, and biosafety. 

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the University community understands and is compliant with its obligations under the new Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research and a range of Federal, State and local legislation that govern research conduct in the areas of animal welfare, human ethics, gene technology, and biosafety.
• Provide high level policy advice to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Pro Vice Chancellor (Research, Development and Training) and the Director, Operations and Services on Research Integrity, Human Ethics, Animal Welfare and Biosafety issues.
• Manage activities of and provide leadership to the Human Ethics, Animal Welfare and Biosafety units within the Office and work co-operatively with stakeholders to ensure compliance with the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research.
• Ensure that advice, training and application handling are carried out in an engaging, efficient and professional manner.

ABOUT YOU 

• Postgraduate qualification and/or equivalent experience, in a relevant field.
• In depth knowledge of the legislation relative to at least one of: the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, Office of the Gene Technology Regulator, and Biosafety, Animal Welfare, and/or Human Ethics; and working knowledge of the others.
• Highly developed leadership and management skills with the demonstrated ability to develop effective collaborative work teams.

CONTACT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Chris Thompson, Tel: +61 3 5227 2159, Email: chris.thompson@deakin.edu.au

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 30 October, 2016

We value our staff and understand that they are more than just their jobs, that's why we offer benefits that enhance work life. Further information on Deakin’s workplace benefits can be found here: http://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/work-at-deakin/why-work-at-deakin/staff-benefits

TO APPLY

For a full copy of the position description and to apply online, please visit www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/work-at-deakin

All applicants MUST provide a separate statement addressing each key selection criteria outlined in the position description in addition to providing a cover letter and resume.

Deakin University values diversity, enables access and promotes inclusion. 

Deakin University is an employer of choice for women and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.