Human Ethics Officer
Job No.: 683777
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.4)
Duration: Fixed-term appointment until 14th May 2026
Remuneration: Pro-rata of $96,768 - $104,450 pa HEW Level 6 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
We have an exciting job share opportunity for an experienced, high-level Human Ethics Officer to join us in this unique role where you will provide support in fulfilling the ethical responsibilities in relation to research involving humans. Your duties will include but not be limited to:
- Providing high level administrative and secretarial support to the MUHREC on a day-to-day basis
- Ensuring the efficient and timely processing of applications from receipt to final approvals
- Managing and maintaining accurate records of applications
- Liaising with various stakeholders such as researchers, reviewers and Committee members to provide regular updates on application progress
About You
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have demonstrably strong administration skills where accuracy and speed were the key to success in your role. You will possess strong attention to detail and have the ability to manage multiple priorities without compromising on deadlines. You will enjoy working autonomously to complete tasks. Liaising with a diverse group of stakeholders will be second nature to you and you will pride yourself in your high levels of initiative to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.
About Us
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), Australian Research Council (ARC) and Universities Australia require all research projects involving human participants to be considered and approved by a Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC). The Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee (MUHREC) fulfils these responsibilities.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to
'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Dr. Souheir Houssami, Executive Officer. Human Research Ethics, +61 3 9905 2052 or souheir.houssami@monash.edu
Position Description: Human Ethics Officer
Applications Close: Tuesday 2nd September 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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