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Join to apply for the Animal Ethics Manager role at Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsPosition details12% superannuation + generous salary packaging optionsFull-time, 2-year contractBased in MelbourneAbout The Baker InstituteThe Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute is one of Australia''s most respected independent medical research organisations, dedicated to addressing the world''s most pressing health challenges: heart disease, diabetes and obesity.About The RoleThis is a rare opportunity to lead a precinctwide Animal Ethics Office, a role that blends strategic leadership, stakeholder influence, and operational excellence. You''ll oversee a team of six, manage two Animal Ethics Committees, and work with senior leaders from across seven member organisations to drive alignment, transparency, and compliance with the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes.Key responsibilitiesLead the daytoday operations of the Alfred Research Alliance Animal Ethics Office.Oversee the performance and governance of the Animal Ethics Committees and related compliance frameworks.Build capability through effective leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement across a complex research ecosystem.Ensure all research activities align with the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes.Drive process improvement and digital systems to strengthen reporting, transparency and efficiency.What will you bring?You''re a confident and composed leader who thrives in complex, multistakeholder environments. With experience in research governance or animal ethics, you bring the judgment and diplomacy to align competing priorities and uphold compliance. You lead with clarity and empathy, building capability within your team while creating alignment and trust among senior stakeholders around shared ethical standards.To Be Successful In This RoleProven leadership and team management capability, with the ability to build, develop and motivate an EA team to deliver excellence and compliance.Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of influencing, aligning and managing expectations across multiple senior stakeholders and partner organisations.Comprehensive knowledge of the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes, and the ability to apply it effectively across diverse research contexts.Strong strategic and operational acumen, capable of balancing longterm governance frameworks with daytoday administrative and regulatory demands.Sound judgement and decisionmaking, particularly in managing sensitive ethical matters, complaints, and differing stakeholder perspectives with discretion and integrity.Demonstrated experience in driving systems improvement, including the design and implementation of streamlined processes, digital tools, and reporting frameworks that enhance efficiency and compliance.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring transparency, alignment, and trust among committees, licence holders, and research leaders.So, why join us?You''ll join a globally recognised research institute with a 99year legacy of discovery, collaboration, and impact. This is a rare leadership opportunity to shape the ethical foundations of worldclass medical science, working across one of Australia''s most respected research alliances.You''ll Also EnjoyA truly unique opportunity to influence animal ethics at a precinct level.A supportive and flexible workplace with a strong commitment to learning and development.Valuesdriven culture: Humancentred, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Transformative.A modern base at the Alfred Hospital precinct, close to Fawkner Park, Chapel Street, and St Kilda Road.Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Apply for this positionTo apply for the position, please submit your application via SEEK, quoting reference KT1. Applications should include a current resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and relevant qualifications.Should you have any questions or need more information, please don''t hesitate to contact Kristina at [email protected].#J-18808-Ljbffr