Human Ethics Administration Officer

Continuing, Full time (1.0 FTE) ContractBased in Darwin, NT Do you have strong administration skills, and a passion for working in the Human Research Ethics space?Menzies is looking for a Human Ethics Administration Officer to support the Ethics Office.If this sounds like you, join our team to help make a difference. The Role:An exciting opportunity has opened up in the Darwin based Ethics Team for a Human Ethics Administration Officer to assist in the management of all human research ethics administrative functions of Menzies and the NT HREC (and associated sub-committees if required).The NT HREC is a joint committee of Northern Territory Department of Health and Menzies. The role of the NT HREC is to consider the ethical aspects of human research conducted by the NT Department of Health and Menzies.  In addition, the NT HREC considers human research projects being conducted by other organisations in the NT.Some key duties involve: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.Scheduling meetings, minute taking, preparing agendas, distribution of papers, preparing correspondence on behalf of the Chair etc. About you:As a motivated individual, you will bring your administrative experience and your strong abilities to work closely with key stakeholders.You also bring:Completion of a relevant degree, with subsequent relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.Demonstrated ability to prepare and generate correspondence, take   minutes, and prepare reports and statistics to researchers, Government and/or Institutional bodies.Strong organisational and time management skills, and ability to contribute to timely achievement of project activity and other deadlines. Please see a full list of primary responsibilities and selection criteria in the position description. 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:Base Salary $90,872 - $97,646 per annum (Total remuneration package including superannuation $113,787 - $121,509 per annum).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%.Relocation Allowance payable. 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 MattsEthics Administration Manager Email: michelle.matts@menzies.edu.au  How to obtain the Position Description, please visit:Menzies’ careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au orPhone: 08 8946 8409 orEmail: Human Resources at humanresources@menzies.edu.au How to Apply:Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application.  1.      Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:2.      Updated resume3.      A statement addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages)4.      Any other relevant supporting documentation  Candidates are advised to apply early as applications will be considered on a rolling basis and the job ad might close early. Apply Now!  Closing date:  Sunday 27 April 2025 Position Description AUD Darwin 0800

Human Ethics Administration Officer

  • Continuing, Full time (1.0 FTE) Contract
  • Relocation Allowance Payable
  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free

Continuing, Full time (1.0 FTE) Contract

Based in Darwin, NT

 

Do you have strong administration skills, and a passion for working in the Human Research Ethics space?

Menzies is looking for a Human Ethics Administration Officer to support the Ethics Office.

If this sounds like you, join our team to help make a difference.

 

The Role:

An exciting opportunity has opened up in the Darwin based Ethics Team for a Human Ethics Administration Officer to assist in the management of all human research ethics administrative functions of Menzies and the NT HREC (and associated sub-committees if required).

The NT HREC is a joint committee of Northern Territory Department of Health and Menzies. The role of the NT HREC is to consider the ethical aspects of human research conducted by the NT Department of Health and Menzies.  In addition, the NT HREC considers human research projects being conducted by other organisations in the NT.

Some key duties involve:

  • 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.
  • Scheduling meetings, minute taking, preparing agendas, distribution of papers, preparing correspondence on behalf of the Chair etc.

 

About you:

As a motivated individual, you will bring your administrative experience and your strong abilities to work closely with key stakeholders.

You also bring:

  • Completion of a relevant degree, with subsequent relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare and generate correspondence, take   minutes, and prepare reports and statistics to researchers, Government and/or Institutional bodies.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills, and ability to contribute to timely achievement of project activity and other deadlines.

 

Please see a full list of primary responsibilities and selection criteria in the position description.

 

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:

  • Base Salary $90,872 - $97,646 per annum (Total remuneration package including superannuation $113,787 - $121,509 per annum).
  • 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%.
  • Relocation Allowance payable.

 

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

Ethics Administration Manager

Email: michelle.matts@menzies.edu.au 

 

How to obtain the Position Description, please visit:

Menzies’ careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au or

Phone: 08 8946 8409 or

Email: Human Resources at humanresources@menzies.edu.au

 

How to Apply:

Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application. 

1.      Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:

2.      Updated resume

3.      A statement addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages)

4.      Any other relevant supporting documentation 

 

Candidates are advised to apply early as applications will be considered on a rolling basis and the job ad might close early. Apply Now!

  

Closing date:  Sunday 27 April 2025

 

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