• Drive Meaningful Impact Across a Diverse Research Enterprise.
• Shape Research Integrity Strategy at a World-Class University.
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $173,602 – $ 178,970 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Office of Research Enterprise is responsible for formulating and providing policy advice, and for developing and implementing initiatives to effectively solicit, coordinate and administer externally and internally funded research activities which enhance the University’s research reputation.

The Research Ethics & Integrity team is responsible for ensuring the University upholds the highest ethical standards in conducting research with integrity. It is responsible for ensuring that UWA research complies with the relevant Commonwealth and State regulatory frameworks when working with animals, human research, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), defence related research and foreign interference.

About the opportunity 

• Lead and provide strategic oversight of operations in the management of the Research Ethics team, whose core responsibility is to ensure that teaching and research protocols that use animals, human participants and bio-hazardous materials comply with relevant Legislative and Regulatory requirements and are approved through the University committees established for this purpose.  
• Provide authoritative, institution-wide strategic advice and set the policy direction and governance frameworks relating to research ethics and integrity. This includes the principles that guide research and ethical standards which set the framework of sound research practise in conducting research on Indigenous land, with Indigenous peoples or their cultural elements, the use of animals and human participants, and the use of bio-hazardous materials including genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
• Design and deliver a high performing team culture by educating and training the university community of appropriate research integrity and ethical research practice.

About you

• Relevant Postgraduate Qualification in research or demonstrated equivalent experience working within the tertiary higher education system or a research-intensive environment.
• Comprehensive and significant knowledge of the Australia higher education research governance and compliance environment, including the expectations of the NHMRC and ARC, reporting obligations to funders, and the interfaces with human research ethics, animal ethics and biosafety governance.
• Extensive management experience at an appropriate level, with a demonstrated ability to provide high level, effective leadership, motivation and direction to significant teams of staff.
• Experience conducting or overseeing assessments and investigations under a procedural fairness framework.
• Capability to lead the integrity function operationally, including supervising staff and advisers, maintaining reliable case management and records, and reporting on trends to governance committees.

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A current National Police Clearance will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description: PD - Associate Director, Research Ethics & Integrity 523837.pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Laila Simpson at laila.simpson@uwa.edu.au

For enquiries on the recruitment process, please contact Wendy Young at wendy.young@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 3 August 2026

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels. 

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.