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About Human Research Ethics Committee at Austin The Austin Health Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) operates in accordance with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007) Updated 2018 (the National Statement) and the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (the Code). The primary responsibility of the HREC is to ensure research proposals are designed in accordance with the following values:
Respect for human beingsResearch merit and integrityJusticeThe functions and responsibilities of the HREC are to: Review applications for projects and approve only those projects that are ethically acceptable as defined by section 2.1.3 of the National Statement and conform to the requirements of the National Statement.Review applications for activities associated with research conducted with or about people, or their data or tissue.Conduct follow-up review of approved projects and activities, and allow the continuation of approval for only those projects and activities that are ethically acceptable and conform to the requirements of the National Statement.Take appropriate actions regarding unexpected adverse events.Take appropriate actions regarding non-compliance.Provide advice and recommendations to the institution.Report on its operations to the institution.Membership: In accordance with the National Statement (Section 5.1.30), the membership of the HREC will consist of the following:
A Chairperson, with suitable experience and whose other responsibilities will not impair the HREC's capacity to carry out its obligations under the National Statement.At least two lay people, who have no affiliation with the institution and do not currently engage in medical, scientific, legal or academic work.At least one person with knowledge of, and current experience in, the professional care, counselling or treatment of people; for example, an allied health professional.At least one person who performs a pastoral care role in the community.At least one lawyer, where possible who is not engaged to advise the institution.At least two people with current research experience that is relevant to research proposals to be considered at the meetings they attend.The HREC meetings are held twice a month, on a Monday and a Thursday between February to December (3-6pm), each member is required to attend at least one meeting per month. These sessions are remunerated.
The meetings are held at the Austin Hospital (145 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC 3084) with an option to attend via an online platform (MS Teams).
About you The successful candidate would:
Perform a pastoral care role in the community, which is inclusive of both non-religious and religious forms of support;Become familiar with the National Statement;Attend at least half of the scheduled meetings in the calendar year;Review applications and make recommendations regarding the ethical acceptability of projects presented to the HREC;Ensure that any comments submitted about a project are relevant to the National Statement and other relevant guidelines and regulations;From time to time, be willing to review HREC items outside of the normal meeting schedule;From time to time participate in our Community of Practice, where real-time feedback is given to researchers about their project prior to submission;Maintain confidentiality of the committee's proceedings.Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
Greater take-home pay through generous salary packagingA suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing programMentoring and career development opportunitiesOnsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclistsWork with us! We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or have questions about this opportunity, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager - Renata Phyland, ******.
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
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