• Full Time
• Continuing
• Position based at Bundoora Campus
• Salary from $96,878 plus 17% superannuation

About the position
The Ethics, Integrity and Biosafety Team of the Research Office at La Trobe University provides holistic ethics, integrity and biosafety advice, support, and service to researchers, and to Committees to facilitate the ambitious University research performance targets

The Research Ethics and Biosafety Advisor is part of the Research Ethics team within the Ethics, Integrity and Biosafety team and will work alongside the three Research Ethics and Biosafety Advisors in supporting senior members of the team.

The incumbent will assist in providing first level advice to key research stakeholders on all matters pertaining to ethics, integrity and biosafety at La Trobe University. The incumbent will be primarily responsible for administration of Unexpected Adverse Event and annual and final reporting across the animal and human research ethics functions and will be required to provide secretariat support to the Committees as necessary.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Undergraduate degree, preferably with research experience and at least two years’ administrative experience in a relevant setting 
• Demonstrated depth or breadth of expertise developed through extensive relevant experience and application.
• Willingness to be part of a team of administrators covering all aspects of integrity, ethics and biosafety to enable peak times across all Committees to be adequately resourced.
• High level proficiency in computer software packages including AI assistants, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, and the use of the internet as a research tool.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position. 

 PD - Research Ethics & Biosafety Advisor.pdf

Benefits

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• Private Health Insurance discount
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How to apply 

Closing date:  By 11:55pm on Sunday 31^st May 2026

Position Enquiries: Mary Duffy, Manager Research Ethics   

Email: Mary.Duffy@latrobe.edu.au                 

Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au  

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.  

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents: 

• A cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience required for the position and,
• An up-to-date resume.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants  
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates. 

Our commitment to safety 

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement. 

National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education 

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.