Job no: 0062487
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
Salary: UOM 8 – $119,742-$129,607 p.a. plus 17% super
- Deliver impactful education and engagement initiatives.
- Promote a positive research compliance culture at the University of Melbourne.
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
Shape a culture of responsible research! As the Senior Advisor, Education and Engagement, you will partner across OREI and beyond to deliver impactful initiatives that contribute to the research culture of the university.
Strengthen responsible conduct, embed compliance, and support new policy implementation - your influence will resonate throughout the research landscape at the University. Collaborating with senior stakeholders, you'll build crucial relationships that fuel impactful change.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing and implementing education and engagement initiatives to promote the Responsible Conduct of Research across the University, including, workshop development and delivery and educational resource development.
- Supporting the Manager to provide leadership to the Education and Engagement team, fostering a culture of high-performance, service excellence and continuous improvement
- Partnering with stakeholders in OREI and across the University, to proactively identify risks and opportunities and deliver innovative solutions that support a positive compliance culture.
Who we are looking for
You will need strong relationship management and communication skills to collaborate effectively and deliver strategic initiatives aligned with organisational goals. If you are an expert in managing competing priorities and ensuring high-quality service delivery with a focus on continuous improvement, you will make a fantastic addition to this team.
You will also have:
- A recognised and relevant qualification and relevant extensive experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and training in a complex environment.
- Leadership experience, providing guidance and oversight in a large, complex environment.
- Proven experience designing and delivering educational initiatives like workshops, presentations, modules, and online resources.
- Demonstrated understanding of challenges faced by researchers, including the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team
Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) is the central facilitator of research funding in the University, taking advantage of the full diversity of research funding opportunities. RIC provides services in four core areas - Research & Enterprise Development Support, Research Grants and Contracts, Business Development and Innovation, and the Office of Research Ethics and Integrity - all of which overlap and are delivered in an integrated manner to researchers and research partners.
The Office of Research Ethics and Integrity (OREI) provides expert advice, guidance and training to facilitate the ethical and responsible conduct of research. We partner with Chancellery and Academic Divisions to support multiple key areas of governance and oversight including: research integrity, human and animal research ethics, gene technology, biosecurity and biosafety, animal welfare, export controls, autonomous sanctions, quality assurance and clinical trials.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
The University of Melbourne
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ivanka Yan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.
Position Description
