• Employment Type: Full time (35 hours per week)
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: Senior role, competitive total package
• Location: Kensington, NSW (on-campus role, hybrid work arrangement)

About UNSW
UNSW isn't like other places you've worked. Yes, we're a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter.

Why your role matters
The Head of Research Integrity plays a critical leadership role in ensuring that people can speak up about research complaints and misconduct and trust their concerns will be heard and acted on appropriately.

Leading a small dedicated specialist investigations team, you will oversee and advise on some of the most serious integrity matters including alleged fabrication, falsification, plagiarism and research not meeting ethical requirements. At its heart, you will act as the University's subject matter expert on the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, oversee high-profile investigations, drive continuous improvement, and help strengthen a culture of ethical decision-making across the University.

The role reports to the Director, Conduct & Integrity to oversee our investigative approach and address systemic risks and research integrity concerns.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities for the role include (but are not limited to):

• Leading a specialist team responsible for conducting complex and sensitive investigations, ensuring a supportive and safe work environment
• Oversee and lead the coordination, investigation, and management of high-volume complaints and allegations of research integrity complaints and allegations or research misconduct including complaint assessment, evidence gathering, forensic analysis, witness interviews, risk management, and report preparation
• Make decisions in accordance with the position delegations and manage complex, serious cases in a trauma-informed and procedurally rigorous manner.
• Interpret and apply complex policy, ensure compliance with relevant frameworks, regulations, and agreements and oversee the development, maintenance, and application of standard operating procedures and best practice operating models.
• Providing strategic, evidence-based advice on complex matters, risk mitigation and corrective actions, and preparing and overseeing confidential reports, briefings and recommendations for senior leaders, University committees and external regulators.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally and represent the University in relevant forums.

Skills and Experience
As an experienced investigations and integrity leader, you'll bring extensive expertise in managing high-risk matters. You'll combine technical excellence in investigations with strong leadership capability, exceptional judgement and the ability to influence and advise at the most senior levels to ensure a people-focused approach to research integrity matters.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications, substantial experience managing complex cases or investigations involving multiple stakeholders in a large, complex organisation, training in trauma-informed investigations, and a Certificate IV in Government Investigations (or willingness to obtain it).
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and support teams in a psychologically safe and trauma-informed environment.
• Expert knowledge of research governance, policy development, and implementation in the context of responsible research conduct.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with a forensic, methodological and procedurally fair approach to investigations.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills for engaging diverse stakeholders and managing sensitive matters.
• Advanced organisational skills for prioritising in high-volume, deadline-driven environments, with a strong attention to detail.

Further details of the responsibilities and skills and experience can be found in the Position Description available on JOBS@UNSW.

To Apply
Through the job portal, please submit the below as part of your application:

1. Your CV
2. A cover letter outlining your interest, and how your skills and experience aligns with the scope of the role.

Applications close 11:55pm, Thursday 26 November, noting applications sent directly to the contact below will not be considered.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role; valid Australian working rights are required on application.

Job Queries: Katherine Molloy, Talent Acquisition Partner, for any recruitment-related enquiries
katherine.molloy@unsw.edu.au
Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.

Benefits and Culture
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:

• Flexible working options
• Career development and leadership opportunities
• 17% flexible superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional leave over the Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements across retail, education, and fitness providers

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

Pre-Employment Checks
As part of our recruitment process, candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, including qualification verification, reference checks, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disability, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.