Location: Parkville
Role type: Full time, Continuing
Department: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation ; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio

Salary: UoM 8 - $122,736 - $132,847 per annum plus 17% super

• Lead high-impact ethics team / Ensure research integrity / Shape university-wide policies.
• Apply now to lead crucial human research safeguards and drive ethical excellence at a top university.
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

WORKING AT THE UNIVERSITY – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn’t have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

COVER LETTER OUTLINING YOUR INTEREST AND EXPERIENCE

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the .
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Alessandro Storani via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your applicat io n to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the .
Applications close : 4 September 2025 - 12:01AM (AEST)
: Executive Officer (Human Research Safeguards) PD.docx

• Lead Human Ethics Administration: Manage a team to deliver robust processes for greater than low-risk human ethics applications and submissions.
• Provide Expert Advice: Offer high-quality guidance on policy, governance, and regulatory compliance to researchers and Human Research Ethics Committees.
• Develop and Coach Team Members: Manage performance, promote service excellence, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Build Key Relationships: Operate as a trusted advisor to senior management and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across the university.