Animal Welfare Representative (Category C) or Community Representative (Category D)

Overview:

Are you committed to promoting animal welfare? Join RMIT’s Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) as an Animal Welfare Representative (Category C) or Community Representative (Category D).

• Volunteer position

• Online meetings (paid)

• 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.

To Apply  

Please Submit a brief cover letter stating why you are interested in the role and your resume outlining any relevant skills or experience and send them to Pascal Bernard, Manager Research Ethics and Governance at [email protected]

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.

About RMIT University

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University’s mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work.

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Applications Close:
29 Feb 2024 11.59 pm

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