Due Diligence Officer

**Role type**:Full-time; Continuing
**Department**:Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC)
**Salary**:UoM 5 **-**$85,238 -$97,906 p.a. plus 17% super

**The University of Melbourne**
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- **Influence research partnerships / Ensure compliance and mitigate risks / Contribute to global research excellence**
- **Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and a niche professional development opportunity**

**Your next career opportunity**:
As a Research Due Diligence Officer, you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding the University's research partnerships and reputation. You'll assess and manage risks related to research collaborations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting the University's global research excellence. This role offers you the opportunity to develop expertise in risk management, policy implementation, and stakeholder engagement within a dynamic research environment.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- **Conduct Due Diligence Assessments**:Prepare counterparty due diligence reports and briefing documents to support executive decision-making.
- **Implement Compliance Processes**:Develop and monitor processes to meet compliance obligations, particularly for the Foreign Arrangements Scheme.
- **Deliver Training and Support**:Develop and deliver training to staff on research due diligence and risk management.
- **Contribute to Policy Development**:Assist in developing and implementing due diligence and risk management processes and policies.

**You may be a great fit if**:
You are a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and communication skills, passionate about supporting research integrity and managing complex stakeholder relationships in a dynamic academic environment.

**You may also**:

- Have tertiary qualifications related to international relations and current affairs.
- Possess experience in interpreting and developing policies within complex organisations.
- Demonstrate strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to summarise complex information effectively.
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including public speaking abilities.
- Show a proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing priorities effectively.

**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:

- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

**Your new team: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation**
Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and innovation mission working closely with our academic and professional colleagues, industry partners, funding, and government agencies.

**Be Yourself**
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne. Learn more about our Indigenous Strategy.

**Working at the University - what you need to know**:
**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.**

**Join Us and unlock your career potential**
- **Resume**
- **Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience**

**Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the.**

**Applications close**:12:01AM (AEST) on 4 August 2025

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