Senior Animal Research Ethics Coordinator (ACDP)
Acknowledgement of Country
CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation
Child safety
CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.
The opportunity
- Manage animal ethics requirements and local change management initiatives to support compliance with statutory requirements
- Provide leadership and support to researchers within a major national research facility
- Support best practice in the ethical treatment of animals in research
If you have a relevant post graduate tertiary qualification in the field of biological science, veterinary science, animal welfare or ethics and/or equivalent experience in a research environment, and an in-depth understanding of animal research ethics principles, legislative requirements and the application of these to research and animal ethics committees in Australia, this may be the role for you.
The Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP), conducts research in animal diseases and biosecurity.
As the Senior Animal Research Ethics Coordinator for ACDP, you will provide leadership and support to CSIRO staff at ACDP in their attendance to ethical research activity and assist with the ethical review and approval processes for animal research within CSIRO. In this role, you will also support CSIRO’s ACDP Animal Ethics Committee (ACDP AEC) and provide additional support to the Animal Ethics Team Leader to assist with managing licencing arrangements, change management initiatives and local supervision of the daily operations of the team at ACDP.
You will be a significant asset to an existing team including other Animal Research Ethics Coordinators, Assistant Animal Research Ethics Coordinators, the National Animal Welfare Officer, the Animal Research Ethics Team Leader, the broader CSIRO Ethics and Integrity Team and ACDP AEC Chair.
Your duties will include:
- Providing advice and support to research staff regarding animal ethics issues in the development and design of their projects and the development and submission of ethics applications.
- Working with the ACDP AEC Chair and committee members to review ethics applications and ensure effective feedback to individual applicants within agreed timeframes for review.
- Managing the requirements for annual project progress and completion reports from Project Leaders with any identified issues followed up and managed effectively.
- Managing the licencing and reporting requirements of the ACDP AEC including annual reporting of animal use numbers and SPPL licence obligations and changes.
- Providing local supervision of the daily operations of animal ethics team members located at ACDP.
- Managing local level change management initiatives eg. introduction of new electronic ethics management system and improvement plans to support best practice and programs of work.
- Supporting communication with ACDP Management and sub committees to ensure effective information sharing regarding ethics issues and prioritisation of urgent matters for review.
- Collaborating with the CSIRO Ethics and Integrity Team in the development and delivery of an animal research ethics awareness, training, and support program across CSIRO and providing strategic advice on current and emerging research ethics matters.
- In conjunction with the ACDP AEC Chair, ACDP Animal Welfare Officer, Animal Research Ethics Team Leader and Executive Manager Social Responsibility and Ethics, liaise with Project Leaders and provide advice and support regarding any issues or complaints that arise during the conduct of research.
Location: Geelong, Victoria. Relocation assistance available.
Salary: Attractive salary to be negotiated + 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 3 years
Reference: 98650
To be considered you will need:
- A relevant post-graduation tertiary qualification in the field of biological science, veterinary science, animal welfare, or ethics and/or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience in a research environment.
- An in-depth understanding of animal research ethics principles, relevant state and national requirements, and the application of these to research and the role and function of animal ethics committees in Australia.
- An excellent understanding of scientific research methods used in animal research and the use of these methods in a variety of settings, e.g., laboratory environments, field studies, breeding facilities.
- The ability to effectively interpret policies, procedures, and guidelines to provide clear and consistent advice and support to staff and Animal Ethics Committees on the ethical conduct of research and regulatory obligations.
- Experience in managing change initiatives to support best practice.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to convey information and ideas clearly and succinctly to individuals and groups.
- Demonstrated ability to professionally handle sensitive and confidential information and use appropriate judgment and discretion.
- Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability, with the ability to manage and prioritise competing and often ambiguous demands to meet deadlines
- The ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborate widely both internally and externally, and establish effective interpersonal relationships with a wide variety of people.
- Willing and able to adhere to CSIRO ACDP microbiological security requirements, other Australian Security requirements applicable to the position and HSE policies.
For full details about this role please review the Position Description
Eligibility
Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens only.
The successful applicant will be required to meet the ACDP Microbiological Security and Security Clearance requirements and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.
Flexible working arrangements
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.
Diversity and inclusion
We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.
About CSIRO
At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.
CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.
Join us and start creating tomorrow today!
How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
Applications close
10th February 2025, 11:00pm AEDT
Acknowledgement of Country
CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation
Child safety
CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.
The opportunity
- Manage animal ethics requirements and local change management initiatives to support compliance with statutory requirements
- Provide leadership and support to researchers within a major national research facility
- Support best practice in the ethical treatment of animals in research
If you have a relevant post graduate tertiary qualification in the field of biological science, veterinary science, animal welfare or ethics and/or equivalent experience in a research environment, and an in-depth understanding of animal research ethics principles, legislative requirements and the application of these to research and animal ethics committees in Australia, this may be the role for you.
The Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP), conducts research in animal diseases and biosecurity.
As the Senior Animal Research Ethics Coordinator for ACDP, you will provide leadership and support to CSIRO staff at ACDP in their attendance to ethical research activity and assist with the ethical review and approval processes for animal research within CSIRO. In this role, you will also support CSIRO’s ACDP Animal Ethics Committee (ACDP AEC) and provide additional support to the Animal Ethics Team Leader to assist with managing licencing arrangements, change management initiatives and local supervision of the daily operations of the team at ACDP.
You will be a significant asset to an existing team including other Animal Research Ethics Coordinators, Assistant Animal Research Ethics Coordinators, the National Animal Welfare Officer, the Animal Research Ethics Team Leader, the broader CSIRO Ethics and Integrity Team and ACDP AEC Chair.
Your duties will include:
- Providing advice and support to research staff regarding animal ethics issues in the development and design of their projects and the development and submission of ethics applications.
- Working with the ACDP AEC Chair and committee members to review ethics applications and ensure effective feedback to individual applicants within agreed timeframes for review.
- Managing the requirements for annual project progress and completion reports from Project Leaders with any identified issues followed up and managed effectively.
- Managing the licencing and reporting requirements of the ACDP AEC including annual reporting of animal use numbers and SPPL licence obligations and changes.
- Providing local supervision of the daily operations of animal ethics team members located at ACDP.
- Managing local level change management initiatives eg. introduction of new electronic ethics management system and improvement plans to support best practice and programs of work.
- Supporting communication with ACDP Management and sub committees to ensure effective information sharing regarding ethics issues and prioritisation of urgent matters for review.
- Collaborating with the CSIRO Ethics and Integrity Team in the development and delivery of an animal research ethics awareness, training, and support program across CSIRO and providing strategic advice on current and emerging research ethics matters.
- In conjunction with the ACDP AEC Chair, ACDP Animal Welfare Officer, Animal Research Ethics Team Leader and Executive Manager Social Responsibility and Ethics, liaise with Project Leaders and provide advice and support regarding any issues or complaints that arise during the conduct of research.
Location: Geelong, Victoria. Relocation assistance available.
Salary: Attractive salary to be negotiated + 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 3 years
Reference: 98650
To be considered you will need:
- A relevant post-graduation tertiary qualification in the field of biological science, veterinary science, animal welfare, or ethics and/or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience in a research environment.
- An in-depth understanding of animal research ethics principles, relevant state and national requirements, and the application of these to research and the role and function of animal ethics committees in Australia.
- An excellent understanding of scientific research methods used in animal research and the use of these methods in a variety of settings, e.g., laboratory environments, field studies, breeding facilities.
- The ability to effectively interpret policies, procedures, and guidelines to provide clear and consistent advice and support to staff and Animal Ethics Committees on the ethical conduct of research and regulatory obligations.
- Experience in managing change initiatives to support best practice.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to convey information and ideas clearly and succinctly to individuals and groups.
- Demonstrated ability to professionally handle sensitive and confidential information and use appropriate judgment and discretion.
- Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability, with the ability to manage and prioritise competing and often ambiguous demands to meet deadlines
- The ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborate widely both internally and externally, and establish effective interpersonal relationships with a wide variety of people.
- Willing and able to adhere to CSIRO ACDP microbiological security requirements, other Australian Security requirements applicable to the position and HSE policies.
For full details about this role please review the Position Description
Eligibility
Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens only.
The successful applicant will be required to meet the ACDP Microbiological Security and Security Clearance requirements and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.
Flexible working arrangements
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.
Diversity and inclusion
We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.
About CSIRO
At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.
CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.
Join us and start creating tomorrow today!
How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
Applications close
10th February 2025, 11:00pm AEDT
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