Associate Director, Research Ethics

Office of Research
- Exciting opportunity to lead ethical and compliance review processes and manage research integrity investigations
- Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis
- Base salary range: Level 10.2 $140,300 - $148,654 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

**About the team**

The Office of Research is responsible for formulating and providing policy advice, and for developing and implementing initiatives to effectively solicit, coordinate and administer externally and internally funded research activities which enhance the University’s research reputation.

The Research Operations team is responsible for the procurement and administration of internally and externally funded research grants, contracts and fellowships, and for capturing, promoting and measuring research excellence and impact.

**About the opportunity**

As the appointee you will, under broad direction, lead and direct the operations of the Research Ethics & Integrity team and to establish a university-wide framework of good research practice.

**About you**

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

- Relevant Postgraduate Qualification in research or demonstrated equivalent
- Comprehensive and significant knowledge of the Australia higher education research and compliance environment
- Multiple examples of leading and conducting research integrity investigations
- Substantial management experience at an appropriate level, with a demonstrated ability to provide high level, effective leadership, motivation and direction to significant teams of staff
- Excellent strategic planning and organisational skills, in managing and executing multiple concurrent work streams with an ability to set priorities and meet deadlines to ensure completion
- Substantial administrative experience in the higher education sector or related field
- Excellent oral and written communication and high-level consultation and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, motivate and communicate across a large complex organisation with the ability to build and manage relationships at a senior level

Note: Occasional interstate and overseas travel may be required

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: PD - Associate Director Ethics & Integrity.DOCX

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria

**Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on 14**th** November**

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

**Our commitment to inclusion and diversity**

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.
- We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
- We have on-campus childcare facilities for child 6 weeks to kindy.
- We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
- We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
- We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.