Careers at UniSC

• Office of Research | Flexible base campus location 
• Level 6, $95,986 - $103,873 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Part-time (80% FTE / 29 hours per week), ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

Play a vital role in upholding UniSC’s research excellence by supporting the Research Ethics and Integrity team. In this role, you’ll provide key administrative support while driving continuous improvement of systems and processes, helping ensure the University meets its legislative and ethical obligations.

For more information, please visit us online: Office of Research

You will

• Manage and review high-volume human research ethics applications, amendments and reports.
• Provide expert advice to the Human Research Ethics Chair on submissions to ensure compliance with the relevant national guidelines.
• Deliver specialised advice to researchers on applying for human research ethics approval.
• Contribute to the operations of the Human Research Ethics Committee.

About you

You are a highly organised and proactive professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You work confidently both independently and as part of a team, using your initiative and sound judgement to navigate challenges and deliver practical, innovative solutions. With strong administrative capability, you bring high levels of digital literacy and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and high-quality outcomes in everything you do.

You will possess:

• Demonstrated ability to interpret legislation, policies and guidelines related to the research regulatory environment in order to provide clear advice and feedback to stakeholders;
• Demonstrated experience in efficiently managing high-volume workloads through time management, setting priorities and planning;
• Demonstrated experience in dealing with enquiries and providing accurate advice and quality service to stakeholders;
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate professional interaction with a broad range of people;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and productively as part of a team with minimal supervision;
• Ability to apply initiative, exercise sound judgement and develop innovative solutions; and
• Exceptional administrative skills including strong digital literacy and attention to detail.

Desirable

• Experience working in research ethics.
• Knowledge of Research Master.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position description:  494319 - Human Research Ethics Officer.pdf

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 26 April 2026.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Samantha Valentine
Associate Director, Research, Ethics and Integrity – Office of Research
Email: svalenti@usc.edu.au
Phone: 07 5456 5449

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland and a growing footprint in major capital cities.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 13 fields ranked well above world standard in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) rankings, demonstrating outstanding performance across key disciplines. At UniSC, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the educational landscape and contribute to shaping the future for generations to come.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.