Due Diligence Officer

Role type: Full Time; Continuing
Department: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
Salary: UOM 5 - $86,943 - $99,864 p.a. plus 17% super

• Specialist research risk role at a leading global university
• Apply now to use your analytical strengths to support responsible, compliant and high-impact research collaborations.
• Investing in you – 17% superannuation, 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:
In this role, you will assess research partners and collaborations to identify integrity, governance and security risks. You will help shape compliant, socially responsible research relationships that protect and enhance the University’s reputation.

What you will deliver:

• Prepare clear, well-evidenced due diligence reports and briefings for executive decision-makers across the University.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, translating requirements into practical guidance for research partnerships and activities.
• Develop and maintain compliance and record-keeping processes, including those supporting the Foreign Arrangements Scheme obligations.
• Support the Due Diligence Coordinator to design, implement and refine research due diligence and risk processes.
• Contribute to staff training and continuous process improvement to enhance efficient, high-quality research due diligence services.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold tertiary qualifications or work experience in international relations, public policy, strategic communications or a closely related discipline.
• Bring experience interpreting, applying and developing policies or procedures within large, complex organisations.
• Demonstrate strong research skills, gathering and synthesising complex information into concise, accessible summaries and recommendations.
• Assess information sources critically, explaining credibility and risk judgements clearly to varied audiences.
• Manage competing priorities effectively, meeting agreed service timeframes while working independently and collaboratively within a small team.
• Apply or develop understanding of risk management methodologies, ideally including AS/NZS 31000:2009, in practical contexts.

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 fulfilment, including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team:
You will join Research, Innovation and Commercialisation, a specialist team enabling the University’s research and enterprise mission. We collaborate closely with academics, professional colleagues, industry, funders and government to translate discovery into real-world impact. You will be part of a service-focused culture that values innovation, integrity, feedback and continuous development. Together, we support research excellence across ten Academic Divisions and contribute to a vibrant, purpose-driven workplace.

Application essentials:

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• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position, contact Brigitte Meiers at brigitte.meiers@unimelb.edu.au
• For questions related to our recruitment process email Alessandro Storani at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: Tuesday 26 May 2026 - 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description: PD_JR-013094 Due Diligence Officer.docx