RMIT Human Research Ethics Committee member(Volunteer)

RMIT Human Research Ethics Committee member(Volunteer)

Overview

Community Representatives to join RMIT Human Research Ethics Committee

• Volunteer position
• Online meetings (Compensated )

Are you interested in facilitating ethical and responsible research that help shapes our world for the better? RMIT University is seeking community members to join its Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC).

About the Role

The HREC is responsible for reviewing and monitoring research involving human participants to ensure it is conducted ethically and in accordance with related standards and regulations. As a committee member, you will play an important role in supporting ethical research while representing community perspectives.

What we offer

Volunteer position, with comprehensive induction and ongoing training , friendly, professional and supportive committee environment and hybrid participation (online and in-person).

A modest payment (honoraria) provided to external committee members in recognition of the time and effort involved in reviewing applications and attending committee meetings.

We are seeking applicants in the following categories:

• Community members who bring a broad community or consumer perspective and must have no paid affiliation with RMIT University
• Pastoral carers in the community (e.g. minister of religion, chaplain, Aboriginal Elder, or similar)
• People experienced in professional care or treatment (e.g. nurse, counsellor, social worker, allied health professional, or similar)

Committee members are expected to review research applications involving human participants, attend and actively participate in committee meetings and complete pre-meeting and post-meeting reading and preparation.

Committee Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of most months between 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. To be eligible, you must be available to attend scheduled committee meetings and willing to undertake required reading and preparation and not be a current employee (or associated with) RMIT University.

Applications Close: 15 Nov 2026 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education GBV declaration.