Lawyer Member, Justice Human Research Ethics Committee

vor 2 Wochen


Melbourne, Österreich Get On Board Vollzeit

Role length: Sessional, 3 years
Meetings: Bimonthly, Not specified
Location: Melbourne CBD, online or another location
Salary: Sessional rates
About the boardThe Justice Human Research Ethics Committee (the Committee) provides robust and independent consideration of research applications put before it for ethical review according to its criteria for referral and the ethical standards set out in the National Health and Medical Research Council's National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (National Statement, 2023).
Specifically, the Committee undertakes ethical reviews of research or evaluation proposals conducted by or for the Department of Justice and Community Safety or otherwise carried out under its auspices and protects the welfare and rights of participants in research.
About the roleThe Committee comprises a multi-disciplinary membership, led by the Chair and assisted by the Committee Secretariat.
Membership of the Committee conforms to the requirements of the National Statement and comprises:
At least two lay peoplePerson with knowledge of, and current experience in, the professional care, counselling or treatment of others, such as nurse or allied health professionalPerson with a pastoral care role in the community, such as an Aboriginal elder, or a minister of religionAt least two people with current research experience that is relevant to research proposals being considered at the meetingsWhere possible an Aboriginal representative memberThe Committee meets eight times a year.
Who we're looking forAs our ideal candidate you will:
Be familiar with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (NHMRC, 2023) and other guidelines relevant to the review of specific research proposalsBe able to commit to prepare for, and attend, eight Committee meetings per annum as well as an annual professional development dayUnderstand the relevant risks and benefits of research proposals and be able to assess how well risks are addressed in any proposed mitigation measuresBe able to determine whether a given research proposal meets the requirements of the National StatementBe willing to declare any potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise, in respect of research proposals put before the CommitteeWhere unable to attend a meeting (and where practicable), communicate any opinions on agenda items so that these may be tabled at that meetingApplicants need to be a qualified lawyer but need not be a currently practising lawyer to be appointed to this roleExperience or interest in either medical ethics law, health, privacy, human rights or administrative law would be well regardedWhat you need to applyThe Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government agencies reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community.
Applications from people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, people with experience of the justice system and people living in rural and regional Victoria are encouraged.
You do not have to disclose any personal information if you do not want to, but it can help us understand how we can support you through the recruitment process and beyond.
We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a culturally or linguistically diverse background, LGBTIQA+ or a young person, aged 25 years old or less.
If you identify as any of the aforementioned, we welcome the opportunity to contact you and discuss how we can support you through the recruitment process.
How to apply Please click the Apply button on this advertisement.
Applications should include a resume and covering letter addressing the key selection criteria.
Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-appointment checks, which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
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