Join the Human Research Ethics Committee at Southern Cross University

Job Description

Join the Human Research Ethics Committee at Southern Cross University Expressions of Interest now open! Southern Cross University is a dynamic institution dedicated to changing lives through revolutionary learning and world-class research. With campuses in the stunning Northern Rivers, Coffs Harbour, and the Gold Coast, we are deeply connected to our communities and committed to driving positive change. Volunteering at Southern Cross University is more than just giving back—it’s about shaping the future. Whether supporting ethical research, mentoring students, or contributing your expertise, our volunteers play a vital role in creating meaningful outcomes for our university and the wider community. Join us and be part of something bigger! As a valued representative of the local Northern Rivers New South Wales or Southeast Queensland community, as a healthcare professional or a community leader who performs a pastoral care role, or a practicing lawyer, Southern Cross University’s Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor would like to hear your voice on the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC). The HREC is responsible for approving all Southern Cross University’s proposed research projects involving human participants. Sharing your perspectives as a healthcare professional, community member, or community leader on this research informs how it is run, positively impacting our local community and felt at state, national, and global levels. We’re currently looking for healthcare professionals (including nurses, counsellors, or allied health professionals), community members, community leaders who perform a pastoral care role in the community, and qualified lawyers (as defined in Section 5.1.30(b), (c), (d), or (e) of the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research 2023) to join the HREC, and would love to hear from you if you are interested and eligible. What makes me eligible? You are a member of the Northern Rivers New South Wales or South-East Queensland community, and/or; You are a community leader who performs a pastoral care role in the community, including but not limited to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Elder, a chaplain, or a minister of religion or other religious or community leader; You have knowledge of, and current experience in, the professional care or treatment of people (for example, a nurse, counsellor, or allied health professional); You are a qualified lawyer, who may or may not be currently practicing and, where possible, is not engaged to advise the institution on research-related or any other matters; You are not currently studying or working for Southern Cross University (alumni are eligible); You have a genuine interest in research and ethics; You are interested in and willing to review human research ethics applications. What would I need to do? Attend a 3.5-hour meeting at a Southern Cross University campus and/or online once per month on a Monday afternoon; Maintain this commitment for the three-year tenure of your membership; Review and provide recommendations for human research ethics applications based on your expertise and in accordance with Section 5 of the National Statement 2023. Full induction training will be provided to successful applicants before your first meeting. To apply, please submit an Expression of Interest and a brief CV to or ‘apply’ below by Monday 31st March 2025. If you’d like more information about joining the HREC, please visit the Southern Cross University website or contact Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Job function Education, Writing/Editing, and Quality Assurance Industries Higher Education #J-18808-Ljbffr