Animal Ethics Officer - Parkville, Australia - The Florey Institute

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About Us


The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health is a medical research institute specialising in the brain and mind and is one of the world's top 10 brain research centres.

We employ exceptionally talented people who work to solve the greatest brain and mind challenges of our era.

Our staff and students are the bedrock of our research and success, and we strive for excellence by fostering partnerships and empowering people.

At the Florey our mission-driven culture enables our people to collaborate, thrive, learn, make ground-breaking discoveries and advance humanity through brain and mind science.


About the role:


This newly created Animal Ethics Officer role provides an excellent opportunity to join Florey's animal ethics office and have a significant impact in the field of animal ethics as well as supporting the research activities by providing high-level administrative and technical support to the Florey Animal Ethics Committee (AEC), Florey scientists and animal facility staff.

As Animal Ethics Officer, you will serve as secretary to one of Florey's AECs, directly report to the Senior Animal Ethics Officer, and assist with developing and implementing animal ethics policies, procedures, and training programs.


  • Provide administrative and technical support to the Florey Animal Ethics Committees
  • Assist the Senior Animal Ethics Officer with regulatory compliance requirements and in developing information resources and training programs related to animal ethics
  • Manage records, documentation, and reporting in accordance with relevant guidelines for both AEC and animal welfare
  • Support the collective vision and mission of the Florey through open and collaborative communication that promotes positive and respectful relationships
Detailed information and key responsibilities are available from the Position Description.

This position is a permanent, full-time time role.

The role attracts an annual salary offer ranging from Higher Education Worker Level 5-1 (HEW 5-1) $69,470 to Higher Education Worker Level 5-8 (HEW 5-8) $79,801, commensurate with experience.


Applicants who meet the criteria listed in the Position Description should submit their resume together with a cover letter no later than
Sunday 10 December 2023.



About you:


  • Demonstrated highlevel administrative and office management skills
  • Experience working in an environment using animals for research
  • Working knowledge and basic understanding of the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes and other relevant legislation
  • Knowledge of and familiarity with procedures used on animals in scientific research and experimental design
  • Capability to distil critical information from Animal Ethics Committee discussions and convert scientific language into 'plain English'
Experience with the below is desirable, but not essential:

  • Experience with Animal Ethics Committee work in Australia
  • Experience with the development and implementation of information resources and training programs related to animal ethics

What we offer:

Working at the Florey offers you the chance to work with a dedicated group of researchers within a culture that focuses on equity, diversity and collaboration


Other benefits include:

  • Generous salary packaging to maximise your benefits
  • Up to 17% superannuation
  • Wellbeing initiatives including flexible working opportunities and access to our employee assistance program
  • All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check._
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