Human Research Ethics Coordinator

Human Research Ethics Coordinator

Job no: 540132
Work type: Part Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Research Administration support

• One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities
• Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion
• Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

The School of Psychology at UNSW is the leading Psychology school in Australia. It is located in the Faculty of Science and is recognised nationally and internationally for its excellence in research and teaching.  It offers world class undergraduate psychology degrees, as well as postgraduate professional Masters training in Clinical and Forensic Psychology, an online Graduate Diploma program, and a PhD research program with over 120 students. 40 academic staff conduct experimental research in many areas of Psychology, including behavioural and cognitive neuroscience, perception, learning, memory and cognition, as well as health, social, developmental, clinical and forensic psychology. UNSW Psychology is the only School in the southern hemisphere ranked in the top 30 by discipline in the THES, QS and ARWU rankings. The School has well equipped research and teaching facilities and attracts outstanding staff and students from Australia and overseas. UNSW is located 5 km from the centre of Sydney and is close to other research centres, teaching hospitals, transport, shopping, and beaches.

For further information about the school please visit www.psychology.unsw.edu.au

The Human Research Ethics Coordinator plays an integral role within the School of Psychology in providing advanced human research ethics and compliance support to the Convenors of the Human Research Ethics Approval Panel (HREAP) – C Behavioural Sciences.

This role oversees the compliance and support for the HREAP-C, including providing specialist advice to all relevant stakeholders on human research ethics matters. The Coordinator is also critical in providing ongoing improvements to human ethics processes and resources for researchers, including web resources and online and face-to-face training. The Human Research Ethics Coordinator contributes to strategic and operational projects, including research, across Convenor portfolios. Direction is provided to the Coordinator in terms of overall objectives, however the role is required to work independently and must manage priorities and outcomes effectively.

THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA.

About the role

• $113k - $123k plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
• Continuing
• Part time (21 hours)

Specific responsibilities for this role include:

• Provide expert advice and support to researchers and Panel members in developing and designing human research ethics applications, modifications and safety monitoring reports before Panel review.
• Coordinate and administrate HREAP-C review and approval processes, including drafting researcher feedback, drafting formal business correspondence, disseminating review outcomes, and maintaining proper records following legislation and institutional requirements.
• Continuously monitor human ethics Panel membership to ensure that processes are current and develop and foster collaborative working relationships with and amongst the members.
• Promote awareness of human research ethics issues among researchers, students, and research stakeholders by providing high-profile education and training initiatives in both online and face-to-face environments.
• Resolve complex problems and enquiries relating to human research liaising with the relevant panel members, researchers and convenors.
• Develop, implement, and update human ethics online resources for researchers to use in developing human ethics applications and research projects to ensure the university’s research is conducted according to the highest ethical standards.
• Proactively use and identify improvements to the information systems supporting the HREAP-C to aim at the best user experience for researchers.
• Undertake other responsibilities, including research support related activities, as required by the HREAP-C Convenor.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
• Cooperate with all health & safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the psychosocial or physical health and safety of yourself or others.

About the successful applicant
(Selection Criteria)

• Relevant tertiary qualification with a depth of subsequent experience in a human research ethics environment or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training, and experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of codes and legislation related to human research ethics, along with high-level critical thinking skills to interpret accordingly.
• Demonstrated administrative experience of working with and monitoring administration processes for high-level committees and Panels.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to generate formal and complex documentary records and communications.
• High-level organisational skills with proven ability to deal with multiple tasks, establish priorities and meet deadlines and the ability to operate autonomously.
• Advanced computer literacy level, working with a range of computer systems and applications, including Microsoft 365.
• Demonstrated competence enacting research related activities including literature review, research design, research ethics and accountability, study and data coding, data collection and administration, data analysis and writeup.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.

Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.

Contact: Kristy Martire E: k.martire@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: May 28th, 2026