Research Ethics & Compliance Officer

• Employment Type: Full time (35 hours week), Continuing (permanent) position
• Salary: $118,483 - $128,233 + 17% super
• Location: Kensington, NSW

Why your role matters

• Work on challenging and varied issues that combine ethics, legislation, governance and practical problem solving.
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements that balance in-person engagement with working from home.
• Collaborative team environment.

Research Ethics & Compliance Officer supports UNSW’s research ethics and compliance activities, with a particular focus on animal research ethics. The role coordinates and supports ethics committees, provides specialist advice to researchers and other stakeholders, and helps ensure research complies with relevant legislation, policies and regulatory requirements.

A key part of the role is improving animal ethics processes, guidance and training, including online resources and face-to-face training. You’ll also contribute to the development of policies, procedures and strategic and operational plans aimed at improving the quality of animal research and animal care across UNSW.

The role reports to the Manager, Research Ethics & Compliance and has no direct reports.

About UNSW

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. We are a large organisation with a diverse and highly talented community doing extraordinary work. We are driven to be thoughtful, practical and purposeful in all we do, and this collective approach is what gives our work impact. It is also why UNSW is consistently ranked among the world’s top 20 universities in the QS World University Rankings and is a proud member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you’re seeking a career where you can thrive, be challenged and contribute to meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include: 

• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and are committed to supporting work-life balance while delivering meaningful outcomes.
• 17% superannuation contributions, annual leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice option
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)
• Affordable on-campus parking

About you:

You have a relevant tertiary qualification and or experience in animal research, including a strong understanding of the ethical considerations involved in developing and conducting animal research projects.

You’ll also be able to demonstrate your comprehensive knowledge of animal research ethics legislation, codes and compliance frameworks, together with strong analytical, critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills to assess ethics applications, interpret complex requirements and develop practical solutions to ethical and compliance issues.

Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail and stakeholder management skills are also essential, as the role provides expert advice and guides researchers through the ethical review process.

The role also requires the ability to provide high-quality secretariat support to ethics committees, analyse and apply research policies and guidelines, maintain accurate electronic records, and work in accordance with UNSW policies, values and health and safety requirements.

How to apply: Please submit your CV via the Apply button before 11.55pm, Sunday 25th October 2026. As part of the application process, you will also be asked to respond to three short free-format questions designed to help us better understand your experience.  A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Pre Employment Checks

As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

Contact: Shiree Thomas – Talent Acquisition Partner: shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au

Please note applications sent directly to the contact person will not be accepted

NSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

#LI-ST1