Research Ethics Executive Officer

About The Role The Research Ethics Executive Officer will provide high‑quality research administration and support within Swinburne Research. A key responsibility of this role is to deliver comprehensive committee secretariat support to the University’s various research ethics committees. The Executive Officer will offer clear advice and practical assistance to committee members, academic staff, and research students on committee processes, protocols, and ethical considerations relevant to their research activities. This position contributes to the efficient and effective management of the University’s research ethics administration. It also plays an important part in organising information workshops and training sessions, as well as supporting the ongoing improvement of procedures and processes. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues in the Research Ethics, Integrity, Governance and Biosafety (REIGB) team, as well as with staff across Swinburne Research and the wider University, to enable and strengthen the University’s research endeavours. About You To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the following key accountabilities: Well‑developed interpersonal skills with an ability to deal with a wide variety of people, to identify needs and to impart knowledge in a professional manner. Excellent organisational skills including the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines without compromising close attention to detail and accuracy. Experience in providing secretariat support for committees, including preparation of agendas and minutes. Ability to develop and use a range of problem‑solving and decision‑making skills to ensure that tasks are effectively and professionally completed, to ensure high quality customer service. Experience in human research ethics processes and guidelines. Qualifications An undergraduate degree with relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training. What We Offer You Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle. Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers. Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions. To Apply Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position. To review the Position Description and to apply, scroll down to the bottom of the page. If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team at Applications Close: Monday 12th January 2026, 11pm. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Swinburne has become a world‑class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual‑sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world. Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership. We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact at or call +61 . Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquires about the role can be sent to (general enquires will not be answered by phone). Victoria’s Commitment to Action As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates. Additional Information Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work‑life balance. #J-18808-Ljbffr