"Senior Research Integrity Officer"

Senior Research Integrity Officer

Job no: 537434

Work type: Full Time

Location: Sydney, NSW

Categories: Governance, Policy & Compliance

Employment Type: Full-time (35 hour week) continuing role

Remuneration: $127k-$143k (plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Location: Kensington NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working Available)

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. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged, and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters:

As Senior Research Integrity Officer, you will join a dedicated team of Senior Case Managers in the University’s department of Conduct and Integrity with a key role in implementing the University’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity. Your day involves gathering and evaluating facts and information to assess serious complaints; and preparing reports for the Director/ Manager, Research Integrity on your findings. You will also contribute to the efforts of the Office of Assurance and Integrity to promote the responsible conduct of research. Your day-to-day focus will be:

• Managing sensitive and confidential matters with tact, sensitivity, and respect
• Contributing to UNSW’s policies and procedures to support research integrity
• Identifying specific or broader organisational issues which may warrant action
• Providing research-led advice and leadership in programs and initiatives to promote ethical decision making at UNSW

Who You Are:

You are a competent complaint handler with an investigations/legal background, or an experienced academic researcher, Research Fellow or Early Career Researcher, who is passionate about contributing to a culture of responsible conduct of research and would like to apply your skills and experience in a new way.

You will bring the following skills:

• Advanced academic research or case management skills, including a proven ability to work in a high-volume work environment
• High emotional intelligence and judgement
• Developed organisational skills to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to exercise initiative, think conceptually, and creatively solve problems.
• Proven analytical skills with an ability to apply regulatory and professional principles, policy and guidelines.

This role reports into the Manager, Research Integrity to promote a UNSW culture of ethical decision making by staff and students, within and beyond legal compliance.

For a detailed outline of the role & skills & experience required, please refer to the position description found on the job listing on Jobs@UNSW.

How to Apply: Submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (considering the skills & experience summary above) before Sunday 1 march 2026, at 11:55pm.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

UNSW 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 (hybrid model)
• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

Job queries contact: Katherine Molloy, Talent Acquisition Consultant

Email: katherine.molloy@unsw.edu.au (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)

Position Description

Advertised: 13 Feb 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 01 Mar 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time