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The Opportunity

• A Part-time role supporting research involving human participants
• Apply strong administrative skills to support a busy team working in a complex area
• Provide valuable support to human ethics processes at CSIRO

As the Assistant Human Research Ethics Coordinator, you will work as part of the ethics team to provide administrative support regarding ethical review and approval processes for human research at CSIRO.  You will work closely with CSIRO’s Research Ethics Coordinators, the Human Ethics Team Leaders, and the broader CSIRO Ethics Team.

This role will provide the opportunity to broaden your experience and gain exposure to human ethics issues in a diverse range of research projects, while also building your experience in supporting unique processes in a complex environment.

Your duties will include:

• Providing administrative support for the maintenance of comprehensive ethics records (including ethics databases) to ensure compliance with NHMRC guidelines, relevant legislation, and CSIRO policies.
• Supporting the provision of advice to research staff regarding ethics review and monitoring processes, and the development and submission of ethics applications, including monitoring of committee email accounts.
• Working with Research Ethics Coordinators to administer project monitoring and compliance activities (e.g., requesting project progress and completing reports from Project Leaders and identifying any issues with Research Ethics Coordinators for follow-up).
• Supporting the administration of committee meetings including preparation of draft agendas and meeting documents, catering, external visitor arrangements, meeting notetaking, and payment of sitting fees.
• Supporting Research Ethics Coordinators, Committee Chairs and Committee Members in their review of ethics applications and helping to ensure effective feedback to individual applicants within agreed timeframes for review.
• Providing administrative and communications support regarding the delivery of internal staff training and professional development programs.
• Assisting with the collection of activity data and preparation of reports to meet registration requirements of CSIRO’s ethics committees.
• Collaborating in the development and delivery of communication and other resources to promote ethical research practice within CSIRO.

Location: CSIRO Brisbane. A hybrid working environment is available.

Salary: AU$89,680 to AU$101,459 pa (pro-rata for part-time) + up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term of 24 months, Part-time (18.37 hours/week)

Reference: 95314

To be considered you will need:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in the field of social or health science, and/or equivalent experience in a research environment.
• A history of professional and respectful behaviours and attitudes in a collaborative environment and capability to facilitate successful interactions at external and internal forums.
• The ability to effectively interpret policies, procedures, and guidelines in order to provide clear and consistent advice and support to staff on organisational requirements and ethics review processes.
• Strong 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.
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability, with a demonstrated ability to manage competing demands, deal with ambiguity, establish priorities, organise tasks and meet deadlines. 
• Excellent administrative skills and demonstrated high level of proficiency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook, to manage workflow processes and record keeping.
• 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.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check 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.

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs, whether we are undertaking research, engaging with the public or nurturing future scientists in person or online. Source – CSIRO Child Safe policy 2023

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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

4 February, 11:00pm AEDT