Senior Research Administrator – Ethics

9-month fixed term, full time, $82,296 – $87,304 plus Superannuation, The opportunity to grow, develop and diversify your own skill set..Job Reference: 708442    About us In the Research Office at Curtin (ROC), whether we’re developing new mining technologies or exploring the origins of the universe, strong academic and industry partnerships lie at the heart of all our research endeavours. Our ability to forge collaborations and share knowledge across faculties, campuses and external institutions have enabled us to take a ‘big picture’ approach to research and transform complex problems into innovative solutions that have far-reaching impact. Your new role An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Research Administrator to join our team, and provide assistance and advice to enable researchers and the University to meet its ethical, regulatory and legal obligations to conduct research.     This position supports the delivery of Curtin’s research strategy by administering processes and making decisions on rules and entitlements.  You will provide a high level of general administrative and secretariat support whilst applying your knowledge of ROC policies and procedures, processes and systems.     In this role you will be Conducting the preliminary assessment and classification of research ethics applications, and processing applications based on risk level. Monitoring and ensuring compliance of research ethics applications including annual and completion reporting. Providing Secretariat duties to relevant committees. Managing enquiries regarding research ethics applications. Providing and coordinating training for researchers, students and other stakeholders. Conducting records management, including archiving and advice to researchers about relevant disposal authorities. You will bring to the role A degree; or a diploma with considerable relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. Commitment to the implementation of best practice, continual improvement and client focused service delivery standards to deliver effective and efficient customer service. Demonstrated problem-solving skills, with the ability to use discretion and knowledge to determine appropriate actions. Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple and often competing tasks with attention to accuracy and detail within deadlines in a high volume environment. Demonstrated computer literacy with skills in a wide range of applications including word processing, spreadsheet packages and email. What we offer you Agile and flexible working environment with great work life balance The opportunity to grow, develop and diversify your own skill set For further information on Curtin’s employee benefits visit https://about.curtin.edu.au/jobs/ Next steps Curtin University requires you to provide a cover letter and resume to include sufficient information and examples to allow us to assess your suitability for the role. To view a copy of the role’s Position Description, please copy and paste the following link into your browser:https://cloudstor.aarnet.edu.au/sender/?s=download&token=5abb2d01-4309-420e-b138-d159389273f1    Valuing Diversity and Inclusion At Curtin, we are committed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander reconciliation, diversity and social justice and aim to create an inclusive environment where our staff and students are valued and inspired. This includes a supportive recruitment process should you require any access assistance.   Contact details To apply complete the application form below, or for more information contact: Amy Bowater – Team Lead, Ethics Phone:  8 9266 1724 Email:  Please apply via the attached link, we cannot accept resumes sent to the above contact. Once you have applied, you will receive an email confirming that your application has been received by us.  If you do not receive confirmation via email, please email our team at Please ensure you check your spam folders for this email before contacting the team. Applications close: 9pm Thursday April 2021 Disclaimer Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.