Research Ethics and Biosafety Advisor

Job Description:

• Full Time
• Continuing
• Position based at Bundoora Campus
• Salary from $96,878 plus 17% superannuation

About the position

The Ethics, Integrity and Biosafety Team of the Research Office at La Trobe University provides holistic ethics, integrity and biosafety advice, support, and service to researchers, and to Committees to facilitate the ambitious University research performance targets

The Research Ethics and Biosafety Advisor is part of the Research Ethics team within the Ethics, Integrity and Biosafety team and will work alongside the three Research Ethics and Biosafety Advisors in supporting senior members of the team.

The incumbent will assist in providing first level advice to key research stakeholders on all matters pertaining to ethics, integrity and biosafety at La Trobe University. The incumbent will be primarily responsible for administration of Unexpected Adverse Event and annual and final reporting across the animal and human research ethics functions and will be required to provide secretariat support to the Committees as necessary.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Undergraduate degree, preferably with research experience and at least two years’ administrative experience in a relevant setting
• Demonstrated depth or breadth of expertise developed through extensive relevant experience and application.
• Willingness to be part of a team of administrators covering all aspects of integrity, ethics and biosafety to enable peak times across all Committees to be adequately resourced.
• High level proficiency in computer software packages including AI assistants, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, and the use of the internet as a research tool.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

PD - Research Ethics & Biosafety Advisor.pdf

Benefits

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• Private Health Insurance discount
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How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm on Sunday 31st May 2026

Position Enquiries: Mary Duffy, Manager Research Ethics

Email: Mary.Duffy@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• A cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience required for the position and,
• An up-to-date resume.

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