Vacancies

Human Research Ethics Committee - External Members

• Make a meaningful contribution to ethical research
• Collaborate with diverse professionals and community voices
• Gain experience in research governance and ethics

The opportunity

• Voluntary, Fixed term (up to 3 years)
• Monthly virtual meeting ($200 paid allowance per session)
• Occasional face-to-face meetings (travel required)

Charles Sturt University is inviting expressions of interest from community members to join its Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) as external members, in accordance with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research and the AIATSIS Code of Ethics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research.

This is a voluntary appointment for a fixed term of up to three years, with a $200 meeting allowance per session. Members play a vital role in ensuring ethical, respectful, and culturally safe research practices across the University.

We are currently seeking individuals external to the University for the following categories:

Community Representatives: Bringing a broad community or consumer perspective; no paid affiliation with the University.

Professional Carer: Experience in the care or treatment of people (e.g., nurse, counsellor, allied health).

Pastoral Carer: Providing pastoral care in the community (e.g., religious leader, chaplain, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander elder).

Lawyer: A qualified legal professional, preferably not advising the University on research matters.

Commitment and Expectations

• Monthly virtual meetings (February to December)
• Occasional face-to-face meetings (travel costs covered by the university)
• Review and evaluate human research proposals
• Apply ethical principles and codes to research activities
• Maintain confidentiality and declare conflicts of interest
• Participate in professional development and training

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to ethical research practices and collaborate with a diverse group of professionals.

About us

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Learn more about the Research Integrity Unit here.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a CV and a written expression of interest, no longer than three (3) pages addressing the selection criteria in the position description. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Elizabeth Harangozo | Research Integrity Manager | eharangozo@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, 2 September 2025

Advertised: 12 Aug 2025 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 02 Sep 2025 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Standard Time