Ethics Officer

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Full-Time
• Office of Research
• CQUniversity Rockhampton
• Higher Education Worker Level 6
• Total Remuneration $110,541 to $119,053 pa (including salary of $93,409 to $100,602 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

Committed to excellence and innovation, CQUniversity conducts research across a broad array of disciplines through collaboration with businesses, government and our regional communities. Our Research Division plays an important role to support researchers across the University in the administration, monitoring and reporting on research activities. 

At CQUniversity, you’ll be part of a welcoming and inclusive team that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration. We champion diversity, support professional growth, and offer a flexible, supportive workplace.

In this role you will be responsible for overseeing a range of administrative services, including support to research related committees, reporting requirements, processing low risk applications, responding to incoming committee correspondence, and maintaining webpage content. You will play a key role in administering all animal ethics site inspections and being proactive in identifying and recommending continuous improvement of quality assurance processes.

Be Rewarded

• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• 6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas and New Year closure)
• 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave
• 7.25 hours engaged service leave
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

• Proficient in the operation of computers including detailed knowledge of business support software (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, database systems, email and large corporate information systems).
• Ability to work collaboratively within a small team, proactively contributing to communication and continuous improvement to achieve shared goals.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, exercise initiative, prioritise effectively and adapt to shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability in customer service.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail and a focus on maintaining efficient workflows and delivering high-quality service.
• Knowledge and experience in ethics-related operations and procedures (desirable).
• Prior experience in providing high-level administrative support to management-level committees (desirable).
• A degree with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist expertise or broad knowledge in an administrative field; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 20 July 2025

  
Job Requisition ID: 6239

Contact Details: 

Suzanne Harten

(07) 4930 9128

s.harten@cqu.edu.au

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. 

Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.

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