"Senior Research Integrity Officer"

Senior Research Integrity Officer

Job no: 514177

Work type: Continuing - Full-time

Campus: Adelaide

Categories: Technical, Laboratory and Research Support, HEO8

(HE08) $110,291 - $123,734 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Full time, continuing opportunity!

The Senior Research Integrity Officer role is located within the Research Services Office of Research Ethics, Compliance and Integrity (ORECI). Working under broad direction, this position plays a key role in supporting a culture of responsible research practice at the University by providing specialist advice in relation to research integrity, identifying, supporting and developing initiatives to promote the responsible conduct of research, and overseeing and supporting the process for the management of research-related complaints and allegations of research misconduct.

This position involves interpretation of relevant legislation, codes, and associated guidelines, development and refinement of policies and procedures relating to research integrity, development and delivery of research integrity training and support materials, high-level support and engagement with the University’s network of Research Integrity Advisors (RIAs), undertaking initial evaluations and preliminary assessments of matters received and providing executive administrative support in research integrity investigations and like processes, including preparation of meeting papers and complex documentation, and monitoring of the University’s obligations under the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research.

To be successful you will need:

• Knowledge of research issues in the Australian higher education environment and awareness of codes and standards relating to responsible research conduct.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of procedural fairness.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret regulatory and professional principles, resources and guidelines, provide strategic advice and develop and implement new policies and procedures and effectively implement strategies.
• Demonstrated organisational and project management skills including the ability to exercise good judgement and use initiative to troubleshoot and proactively address issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to liaise and establish productive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and to deal with inquiries.
• Substantial experience providing high-level administrative support, including servicing committees, with demonstrated attention to detail and ability to follow and document due process.
• Demonstrated reliability in dealing with complex, highly confidential and/or sensitive matters and use of appropriate judgement and discretion.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of procedures for conducting investigations of complaints and alleged breaches and/or experience working in a legal compliance or para-legal environment.

Qualification/s:

• A degree with subsequent relevant experience, or extensive experience and specialist expertise.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework  and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Division of Research and Innovation leads the University's research strategic planning. It manages research, partnerships, prioritises investment in strategic initiatives, and responds to changes in the external environment. 

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/research/about-us/ 

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 21 August 2024

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Dr Monica Kerr

Director, Research Ethics, Compliance and Integrity | Research Services

P: +61 (8) 8313 6113

E: monica.kerr@adelaide.edu.au

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The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

Advertised: 07 Aug 2024 12:00 AM

Applications close:21 Aug 2024 11:55 PM