Position Number: 0047451
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC)
Salary: UoM 8 - $119,752 - $129,607 p.a. plus 17% super
- Specialised role in research integrity / Contribute to ethical research practices / Develop investigative expertise.
- Apply now to play a crucial role in maintaining research integrity and shaping ethical research practices.
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
As a Senior Research Integrity Investigations Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in upholding the highest standards of research conduct at the University of Melbourne. You will manage and investigate potential breaches of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, and take the lead on our most complex matters. Engaging with diverse stakeholders, you will provide crucial advice to key decision-makers while also contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to act in the manager position when required, further enhancing your leadership and expertise in research integrity.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Manage Research Integrity Investigations: Conduct preliminary assessments and investigations of potential breaches of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research and University Policy.
- Provide Expert Advice: Offer timely, robust, and defensible recommendations to key decision-makers on research integrity matters.
- Engage with Stakeholders: Liaise confidently with complainants, respondents, witnesses, and subject matter experts, often in sensitive situations.
- Contribute to Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance the University's processes for managing and investigating potential breaches of the Code.
You will be a great fit if:
You are an experienced professional with post-graduate qualifications and a strong background in professional standards investigations, possessing excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills to navigate complex research integrity matters.
You may also:
- Have post-graduate qualifications or extensive relevant experience in a related field.
- Possess training and experience in professional standards investigations (e.g., Certificate IV in Government Investigations).
- Demonstrate advanced oral and written communication skills, including investigative interviewing and report writing.
- Have a comprehensive understanding of procedural fairness principles and their application.
- Exhibit highly developed analytical thinking and maturity of judgement.
- Show experience in managing diverse stakeholders and working collaboratively across organisational boundaries.
- Possess strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC)
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 is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and enterprise mission working closely with our academics, professional colleagues, industry partners, funding agencies and government agencies. We have a passion to see our academics and their collaboration partners succeed, achieve research excellence and translate their discoveries into real-world innovation and impact. RIC operates University-wide across all ten Academic Divisions and Chancellery.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
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
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. 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.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including 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 Rehan Wadiwala 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 this position please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
