Animal Ethics Manager

Full-Time Continuing Position

Lead the University’s animal ethics operations and shape strategic research compliance

Base Salary $156,227 + 17% superannuation

About The Opportunity

As the Animal Ethics Manager, you will lead the University's animal ethics operations and ensure alignment with national and state regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in supporting research excellence and compliance across the University, working within the Research Integrity and Ethics Administration team.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work closely with the Director, Research Integrity and Ethics Administration, researchers, and external regulatory bodies
• lead and manage the daily operations of the Ethics Office and Animal Ethics Committees
• provide strategic advice on animal ethics policy and infrastructure development
• develop and implement new policies, processes, procedures and openness for animal ethics
• liaise with government bodies and prepare reports on animal use and compliance
• contribute to training initiatives and joint projects with internal and external stakeholders
• bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of training and experience
• demonstrated experience managing ethics committees and administrative support in a large institution
• proven expertise in animal research compliance and understanding of regulatory environments
• experience in policy development, strategic advice, and change management
• strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
• demonstrated leadership within complex regulatory environments involving animal research.
• Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

About You

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-Employment Checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

Eeo Statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How To Apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kale Claffey, Recruitment Operations by email to kale.claffey@sydney.edu.au

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Sunday 05 October 2025 11:59 PM