Animal Ethics Committee (Volunteer)
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30+ days ago
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Are you committed to promoting animal welfare Join RMITs Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) as an Animal Welfare Representative (Category C).
Volunteer position
Online meetings (Compensated )
4 6 hours per month
Training & expenses provided
The AEC is responsible for the review of teaching and research activities at RMIT involving care and use of animals. We are looking for individuals with a commitment to and experience in promoting animal welfare as well as representatives of our broader community to join this Committee.
The AEC holds online meetings on the first Thursday of each month (2 3 hours duration).
As a Committee member you will be provided with comprehensive training a supportive and friendly environment and reimbursement of your costs through payment of an honorarium.
To be eligible you must:
Have a demonstrated commitment to and experience in improving the welfare of animals
Be willing to commit to a 3 year appointment
Be available to attend meetings and undertake pre-reading
Not be a current employee (or associated with) RMIT University
Not be currently involved in the care or use of animals for scientific or teaching activities.
Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check
Applications from members of animal welfare organisations are encouraged. This is a terrific opportunity to contribute a valued perspective to this respected body.
ToApply
Please Submit a brief cover letter stating why you are interested in the role and your resume outlining any relevant skills or experience by clicking on the Apply link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Diana (Talent Acquisition) via email .
Please note: Due to the critical nature of the role we are running a rolling recruitment process and will be contacting candidates as soon as they apply with early applications encouraged.
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3 May 2026 11.59 pmRMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed tobeinga child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity ethnicity sexual orientation disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
In line with RMIT Universitys commitment to a safe respectful and inclusive environment from 1 January 2026 the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a genderbased violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant preemployment background checks including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMITs safety obligations.
At RMIT we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements please contact Dani via or visit our Careers page for more contact information - are a Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to respond to every applicant.
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RMIT is an international university of technology and design and Australia's largest tertiary institution.
