Senior Adviser (Animal Ethics)

• Make a Meaningful Impact on Ethics in Research Involving Animals.
• Strategic Influential Role with Broad Stakeholder Engagement.
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $116262 $127078 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Office of Research provides professional and expert support services to facilitate research excellence and knowledge transfer at the University. It is also at the forefront in executing the Universitys research strategy.

The Research Ethics and Compliance team in the Research Ethics and Integrity office is responsible for ensuring that the University upholds the highest ethical standards in conducting research that involves animals human participants biological safety and genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

About the opportunity

• Provide high level support and expert advice to the Animal Ethics Committee and researchers on issues to do with animal ethics.
• Establish and improve administrative processes and procedures to ensure the effective operation of animal ethics review.
• Review and amend university polices in respect to the legal and compliance responsibilities of the Animal Ethics Committees to ensure they are adequate.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification in animal science or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Sound knowledge and high-level expertise in regulatory codes and legislation relating to the ethical conduct of research involving animals.
• Substantial process management experience in the higher education sector at an appropriate level.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability to work in a complex environment.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to long term planning and strategic direction at an influential level.

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence sexual harassment and related misconduct to meet legal obligations.A current National Police Clearance will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description: PD - Senior Advisor (Animal Ethics)

To learn more about this opportunity please contact Natalie Giles at

For enquiries on the recruitment process please contact Wendy Young at

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Friday 17 July 2026

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record vibrant campus and working environments supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire there is no better time to join Western Australias top university.

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UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds the LGBTIQA community and people living with disability.

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