Be challenged and imagine with us
As Research Integrity Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the University's research governance framework. This position is central to ensuring research is conducted ethically and in line with national standards, while also driving education and compliance initiatives across the institution.
In this role you will:
* Provide high-level administrative support for research integrity matters, including managing reported concerns, preliminary assessments, and investigations.
* Coordinate and support panels and senior academics in the assessment of potential research breaches, including gathering evidence and preparing documentation.
* Contribute to the development of quality improvement strategies and compliance reporting.
This 2-year fixed term position is full time and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal land).
How will you inspire us?
We are seeking candidates with practical administrative experience in integrity, governance, or compliance functions, with a clear emphasis on process coordination, case management, and documentation, rather than solely research-focused activities.
* Demonstrated administrative experience with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of diverse stakeholders.
* Advanced written communication skills, including the ability to draft formal documents, assessment reports, and correspondence for senior stakeholders.
* Strong organisational and time management capabilities, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to prioritise competing tasks.
* Confidence using Microsoft Office and other digital tools to support document preparation, data collation, and stakeholder engagement.
* Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion.
What we offer
The remuneration for this position is Higher Education Worker Level 6 + 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.
In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.
These include:
* 17% super and salary packaging.
* Additional University Holiday days, generous personal, life, and parental leave, annual leave loading, and additional purchased leave scheme.
* Discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more.
* A range of support and wellbeing programs.
Contact Us
For specific position enquires, please contact Jodie Marquez, Director, Research Ethics and Integrity on (02) 4921 2041 or via email at
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. We value diversity and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free. We also seek to provide a fair chance to all applicants by providing reasonable adjustments where required during the assessment and interview phases of the recruitment process.
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