Genea Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) Invitation to Apply — Committee Member (Counsellor/Allied Health Professional)

About the Genea HREC

The Genea HREC is a constituted committee operating in accordance with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (NHMRC, 2023). The committee provides independent ethical review of human research conducted within or in collaboration with Genea, with a particular focus on assisted reproductive technology, human genetics, and related clinical and laboratory research.

The Role

As a member of the Genea HREC, you will contribute your professional expertise in the care or treatment of people to the ethical review of research proposals. You will be appointed as an individual for your personal knowledge and experience - not as a representative of any organisation or employer.

Membership responsibilities include:

• Attending scheduled HREC meetings (frequency to be advised upon appointment)
• Reviewing research applications, protocols, and participant information materials prior to meetings
• Contributing to deliberations and decision-making in a collegial and constructive manner
• Completing induction and ongoing continuing education as required
• Maintaining confidentiality and disclosing any conflicts of interest in accordance with the National Statement
• Complying with Genea's HREC terms of reference and relevant governance policies

Members are assured legal protection for any liabilities arising in the course of the bona fide conduct of their duties as reviewers of research.