Manager, Research Integrity Investigations

**Role type**:Full time, Continuing
**Department**:Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
**Salary**:UoM 9 - $143,185 - $148,972 p.a. plus 17% super
- **Lead regulatory investigations / Shape ethical research practices / Influence research integrity culture.**
- **Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.**

**The University of Melbourne**

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**Your next career opportunity**
As the Manager of Research Integrity Investigations, you'll lead a team managing potential breaches of the Australian Code for Responsible Conduct of Research. You'll provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders, oversee complex investigations, and collaborate with leaders across the University to strengthen the culture of responsible research. This role offers you the chance to significantly impact responsible research practices in a dynamic, high-stakes environment.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- **Lead and Develop the Investigations Team**:Manage, coach, and mentor staff to ensure service excellence and continuous improvement in handling research integrity matters.
- **Oversee Complex Investigations**:Manage potential breaches of the Code, ensuring compliance with policies and providing expert advice to stakeholders.
- **Provide Strategic Guidance**:Offer high-level advice to senior management on research integrity issues, risks, and opportunities.
- **Foster Stakeholder Relationships**:Develop and maintain strong partnerships across the University and externally to promote research integrity.

**You may be a great fit if**:
You are an experienced leader with a strong background in investigations or research integrity, possessing excellent analytical skills and the ability to navigate complex, sensitive issues while maintaining stakeholder relationships at senior levels.

**You may also**:

- Have a relevant qualification with extensive experience in a complex environment.
- Possess specialist investigations qualifications (highly desirable).
- Demonstrate outstanding relationship management and communication skills.
- Have experience in case management of assessments and investigations.
- Excel at managing competing priorities and delivering robust outcomes.
- Be skilled in leading and developing teams to achieve organisational goals.

**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 (RIC)**
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, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

**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.

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- **Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience**

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**Applications close**:24 August 2025
**PD - JR-002340 - Manager, Research Integrity Investigations.pdf