Ethics Administration Officer

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Griffith University is seeking an Ethics Administration Officer to join the Ethics, Integrity and Governance team within the Office for Research, full time onsite at Nathan with potential across campuses. The role coordinates ethics review workflows, handles ethics related enquiries, manages workload allocation, and helps develop training materials and reports to support operational and strategic decisions across human and animal ethics and governance. The ideal candidate will have relevant tertiary qualifications or an equivalent combination of experience, strong administration and stakeholder skills, excellent organization and attention to detail, and solid written communication and data management capabilities; experience in research ethics or governance is desirable. This is a six month fixed term contract at HEW Level 5 with a salary range of $82,415 to $92,456 plus 17 percent employer super. To apply, submit online with a cover letter addressing the About You criteria and referencing the position description, plus a current CV with full contact details. Ensure you have unrestricted working rights; a criminal history check may be required. For more information contact Dr Monica Naughtin or Theresa Burke. Closing date Sunday 19 July 2026 at 11.59pm AEST. Please allow one to two weeks after closing for updates.

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university.  You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description

The Ethics Administration Officer is a member of the Ethics, Integrity and Governance team within the Office for Research. Under general direction, this position provides administrative and operational coordination to support the delivery of the activities of the team, contributing to efficient service delivery across human research ethics, animal ethics and research governance functions.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Coordinate ethics review processes, submissions and committee activities.
• Provide advice and support to researchers on ethics-related enquiries and systems.
• Manage workflow allocation and monitoring to ensure compliant and timely outcomes.
• Develop and maintain ethics, integrity and governance resources and training materials.
• Produce reports and data insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Contribute to ethics, integrity and governance projects and stakeholder engagement activities.

About you
The successful candidate will hold relevant tertiary qualifications or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, and/or training/education.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated experience in administration, coordination or operational support within a complex environment.
• Strong customer service and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to provide advice and manage enquiries effectively.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating workflows, processes or submissions with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written communication skills, including the preparation of reports, guidance materials or online content.
• Proficiency in using business systems and digital tools, including reporting and data management.
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Desirable:

• Experience in research ethics, research integrity, governance or a higher education/research environment.
• Familiarity with research management or ethics management systems.

What we can offer
This is a fixed term (six months), full-time position primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations. Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full-time base salary for a HEW Level 5 is in the range $82,415 - $92,456 per annum, plus 17% employer superannuation. The total FTE package is in the range $96,426 - $108,174 per annum.

Additional Information

Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About you section above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Dr Monica Naughtin, Senior Manager, Research Ethics Integrity and Governance at [email protected]

For further application and recruitment advice, please contact Theresa Burke, Talent Acquisition Partner on [email protected].

Closing date: Sunday, 19 July 2026 at 11.59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.