Animal Ethics And Biosafety Administrator

PRIMARY DETAILSalary Package: From $80,753 - $91,815 (HEW Level 5), plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading.Appointment Type: Part-Time (0.60 FTE), ContinuingLocation: Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, Dharug land, North RydeTHE ROLEThe Animal Ethics & Biosafety Administrator will provide administrative support to the operations of the Animal Ethics Committee (AEC), Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) and the Manager, AEC and IBC.Key responsibilities:Triage enquires (via e-mail, phone or in person) and respond to straight forward enquiries, re-directing or escalating where complex or appropriateArranging and coordinating AEC meetings, events, training sessions and functions including arranging meetings, room bookings, catering, agenda and materials preparation, minute taking, and providing other administration support where required.Arranging and coordinating Institutional Biosafety Committee meetings, events, training sessions and functions including arranging meetings, room bookings, catering, agenda and materials preparation, minute taking, and providing other administration support where required.Providing Administration Support for the Animal Ethics & Biosafety Manager and University Veterinarian. This includes administrative changes to approved ethics applications and correspondence on ethics applicationsMonitor and review approved ethics applications and Standard Operating Procedures, including the distribution of applications and other correspondence to AEC members using Forms for Research Applications (FoRA)Assist the University Veterinarian and Animal Ethics & Biosafety Manager with the preparation of reports to the University and Government authorities.Actively contribute to the improvement of Animal Ethics and Biosafety administrative processes.Support the Animal Ethics & Biosafety Manager with the Ethics website and newsletterManage animal ethics monitoring systems (reminder letters to research authority holders, reports, follow-up after AEC Meetings), maintain ARA's (Animal Research Authorities), and maintenance of AEC VCRO files, FoRA database and other recordsAbout UsMacquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity.We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Take a look at theon offer.