Felicity Moran

📧 felicity_moran@hotmail.com
🔗 linkedin.com/in/felicity-moran
🌍 Melbourne, Australia

Professional Summary

Experienced Research Ethics Advisor with over eight years’ expertise in animal ethics, research governance, and compliance across leading Australian research institutions. Skilled in regulatory interpretation, stakeholder engagement, and the development of practical, risk-based solutions that strengthen ethical research culture. Recognised for leadership in team management, continuous process improvement, and delivering training that enhances institutional compliance and scientific integrity.

Key Skills

Comprehensive understanding of the Australian Code and associated state and national legislation
Advanced skills in ethics review, AEC operations, and research compliance frameworks
Proven leadership in team management, mentoring, and performance development
Skilled communicator – translating complex regulatory frameworks into actionable guidance
Extensive experience in training development for researchers and ethics committees
Strong analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving capabilities
Highly proficient in Microsoft 365, Research Master, Infonetica ERM, and HPRM/TRIM

Professional Experience

Research Ethics Advisor

The University of Melbourne · Sep 2025 – Present

Conduct pre-submission reviews of animal ethics applications and provide tailored feedback
Perform post-approval monitoring and risk-based desktop audits of animal use records
Triage and escalate high-risk incidents; deliver strategic compliance advice
Develop resources and training materials to support researchers and promote a culture of ethical practice
Identify systemic risks and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Senior Research Ethics Officer

The University of Melbourne · Oct 2023 – Sep 2025

Led and mentored a team of five Research Ethics Officers overseeing five AECs
Drove performance improvement through targeted coaching and feedback
Oversaw quality assurance of policy and process documentation
Conducted data analysis and root cause investigations to enhance compliance systems
Coordinated facility inspections and institutional reporting to senior leadership

Animal Research Ethics Coordinator

CSIRO – Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness · Jul 2019 – Aug 2023

Sole AEC representative managing all aspects of animal ethics operations
Liaised with Animal Welfare Victoria, ensuring licensing and Code compliance
Designed and delivered ethics training and awareness programs nationally
Supported CSIRO’s external audit by the state regulator and implemented corrective actions
Contributed to CSIRO’s COVID-19 vaccine pre-clinical trials, earning the Chairman’s Medal for Science & Engineering Excellence (2020)

Animal Ethics Officer

Monash University · Jan 2018 – Jun 2019

Advised researchers on application preparation and Code requirements
Delivered training and workshops for researchers and AEC members
Contributed to the refinement of ethics documentation and review processes

Research Ethics Officer

University of the Sunshine Coast · Sep 2017 – Dec 2017

Reviewed human and animal ethics applications and provided feedback to investigators
Supported AEC and HREC meetings, reporting, and policy compliance

Animal Ethics Assistant

University of Technology Sydney · Nov 2016 – Aug 2017

Provided administrative and compliance support to the AEC
Conducted facility inspections and contributed to researcher training

Education

Master of Bioethics (Research Ethics)
University of Sydney · 2013

Bachelor of Science (Honours, Animal Welfare Science)
University of Melbourne · 2015

Professional Training

New Leader Program – Australian Institute of Management (2025)
Animal Technology Training – Monash ARP & UTS (2012–2017)

Collaborative and outcome-driven leadership style
Strong judgement when handling sensitive or high-impact issues
Committed to advancing animal welfare and responsible research conduct
Passionate about education, compliance improvement, and ethical innovation

Curriculum Vitae – Felicity Moran