Senior Academic Integrity Investigator
Location: 90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556
Department: Centre for Learning and Teaching (CLT)
Role Type: Individual contributor
Salary: L8 $118,986 - $134,756 +17% super
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Centre for Learning and Teaching (CLT) | UniSC Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
Salary: Level 8, $118,986 - $134,756 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
Employment Type: Full-time (36.25 hrs per week), ongoing appointment
The Opportunity
The Centre for Learning and Teaching (CLT) collaborates across UniSC to enhance learning and teaching capability, improve student success, and strengthen institutional effectiveness and sustainability. CLT promotes a culture of scholarly, learner-centred practice through initiatives that support academic integrity, professional development, curriculum design, curriculum accreditation and management, learning and teaching evaluation, and transformative educational experiences through innovation, technologies and learning spaces.
As the Senior Academic Integrity Investigator, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the University's academic standards by leading complex investigations into suspected student academic misconduct and supporting the strategic delivery of UniSC's Academic Integrity Matters (AIM) function. Working closely with the Academic Integrity Lead, you will oversee operational service delivery, mentor investigators, provide expert policy and regulatory advice, and drive continuous improvement across academic integrity processes. This is a unique opportunity to influence institutional practice, strengthen governance, and contribute to a culture of fairness, integrity and student success.
For more information on CSALT, please visit us online: Centre for Support and Advancement of Learning and Teaching
You will:
- lead the operational delivery of the University's Academic Integrity Matters (AIM) function, ensuring high-quality, consistent and compliant investigation practices across the University;
- conduct and oversee complex investigations into suspected academic misconduct, providing expert advice on findings, outcomes and emerging risks; and
- drive continuous improvement through policy development, stakeholder engagement, investigator capability building, governance support and data-informed reporting.
About you
You are an experienced investigator with exceptional analytical skills and sound judgement, capable of managing complex and sensitive matters with professionalism, fairness and discretion. You thrive in environments that require balancing compliance, risk management and educational outcomes, while building trusted relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders. With a collaborative leadership style and a commitment to continuous improvement, you enjoy developing people, strengthening processes and contributing to organisational excellence.
You will possess:
- postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline, preferably with a strong data analysis focus, and/or extensive relevant professional experience;
- demonstrated experience investigating complex matters, ideally within higher education or another highly regulated environment, with knowledge of procedural fairness, governance and regulatory frameworks;
- strong analytical, critical thinking and digital investigation skills, including experience analysing evidence, identifying patterns and using technology to support investigations;
- excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to provide specialist advice, influence decision-making and work effectively with individuals in sensitive situations;
- demonstrated experience leading or mentoring teams, improving operational processes and managing competing priorities; and
- high attention to detail, sound organisational skills and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality, integrity and high-quality outcomes.
Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
How to apply
All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC
Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 19 July 2026.
Position Description: 494665_Senior Academic Integrity Investigator.pdf
Your completed application must include:
- a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which will be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.
Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team.
Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Dr Nick Wilson
Academic Integrity Lead - Centre for Learning & Teaching
Email: nwilson2@usc.edu.au
We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life
UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.
UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au
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