Duty Statement - Victoria University, Melbourne
DUTY STATEMENT
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY
ANIMAL EXPERIMENTATION ETHICS COMMITTEE
STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR
CHAIR, VICTORIA UNIVERSITY ANIMAL EXPERIMENTATION ETHICS COMMITTEE
The Victoria University Animal Experimentation Ethics Committee (AEEC) is a sub-committee of the University’s Research Committee (RC). The Chair of the AEEC is responsible for the management and supervision of the activities and responsibilities of the AEEC. Administrative support is provided through the Office for Research.
1. Duties
▪ Ensure that the AEEC operates in accordance with the principles and requirements of the Code; the relevant policies of the institution and AEEC procedures;
▪ Ensure that proposals are considered by the AEEC and the outcomes conveyed to investigators and teachers in a timely manner;
▪ Advise institutional management regarding the level of resourcing required by the AEEC and advice to the Research Committee on issues relating to animal research ethics;
▪ Represent the AEEC in any negotiations with management;
▪ Oversee all requirements of the AEEC to report and review its operation, as outlined in the Code;
▪ Ensure AEEC records are maintained and made available for review by the institution and authorised external reviewers.
▪ Provide leadership in relation to animal research ethics for the University;
▪ Chair meetings of the AEEC (normally 6 meetings per year);
▪ Actively support the monitoring of animal research within the University
▪ Represent the University at fora and in public debate in relation to animal research ethics.
2. Selection Criteria
Essential
▪ Good working knowledge and understanding of the ethical principles that are applied to experimentation involving animals or the capacity to rapidly acquire such knowledge and understanding.
▪ Knowledge of government legislation and guidelines relating to animal research experimentation and ethics or the capacity to rapidly acquire such knowledge and understanding.
▪ Demonstrated experience as Chair of a University or Faculty Committee or as a member of an academic/administrative Unit dealing with complex issues.
Desirable
▪ Ability to negotiate high quality outcomes in potentially adversarial situations
▪ Senior management or academic position within the University.
3. Relevant Material
1. Victoria University AEEC Webpage
2. NHMRC - Animal Research Ethical Issues
3. Australian code of practice for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes 7th Edition 2004
4. Department of Primary Industries
4. Submitting an Application
Applications for membership must include:
▪ Application letter systematically addressing the requirements for the role (above)
▪ A brief Curriculum Vitae
Applications are to be addressed to:
The Director,
Office for Research
Footscray Park Campus
P O Box 14428
Melbourne VIC 8001
Victoria University
and e-mailed to: Christine.Near@vu.edu.au by July 31st 2013.
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