Academic Integrity Investigations Officer 0.6FTE

Academic Integrity Investigations Officer 0.6FTE

• Exceptional career opportunity with a leading Australian online education provider
• Permanent part-time
• Adelaide-based – Onsite with flexible work arrangements

Why AIB?

AIB is leading the charge in transforming education for professionals, and our team is at the heart of it all. By joining us, you'll be part of a supportive, innovative culture where your success is celebrated, and your contributions are valued. We're dedicated to giving you the tools to succeed both professionally and personally

About the role

The Academic Integrity Investigations Officer ensures compliance with institutional policies on academic and student misconduct, supports investigations into breaches, and promotes a culture of honesty, fairness, and ethical behaviour across the institute.

This role combines administrative, investigative, and educational functions, ensuring the integrity of assessment and conduct processes while promoting awareness and prevention. The Officer plays a key part in maintaining compliance with the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021 and TEQSA guidance on academic and research integrity.

This position supports the Academic Integrity Team in cultivating a culture of ethical scholarship and transparency across the Institute.

Key Responsibilities

This position is accountable for the following responsibilities:

Case Assessment and Investigation

• Conduct thorough assessments and investigations into allegations of academic integrity or conduct breaches (e.g. plagiarism, collusion, contract cheating, misuse of generative AI, and other forms of outsourcing).
• Receive and triage referrals from staff, systems, or external sources, determining jurisdiction, severity, and next steps.
• Gather and evaluate evidence (e.g. similarity reports, assessment artefacts, LMS logs, viva transcripts).
• Prepare comprehensive case briefings, allegation notices, interview records, and recommendations for decision-makers.
• Ensure procedural fairness, confidentiality, and ethical conduct in all investigation processes.

Case Management and Administration

• Manage the full lifecycle of cases—from initial referral to outcome and appeal.
• Draft formal correspondence, schedule meetings, record decisions, and track sanctions.
• Maintain secure, auditable records in institutional systems.
• Support compliance with privacy, FOI, and record-keeping standards.

Stakeholder Engagement and Education

• Advise students and staff on academic integrity and conduct policies, processes, and evidence requirements.
• Deliver training to academic and professional staff on investigation protocols, prevention strategies, and assessment design that discourages misconduct.
• Educate students about ethical academic behaviour and the implications of breaches.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to embed academic integrity principles in learning and assessment design.

Data, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement

• Track case volumes, processing times, and outcome trends to support data-driven improvements.
• Produce periodic (semester and annual) reports for senior management and TEQSA submissions.
• Identify emerging misconduct patterns, particularly in relation to AI-assisted work, and recommend preventive strategies.
• Contribute to the development of support materials, policy documents, and communication resources that enhance institutional integrity culture.

Policy, Compliance, and Risk

• Apply relevant institutional policies and ensure alignment with national standards and regulatory expectations.
• Keep abreast of TEQSA integrity guidance and legislative requirements, including the prohibition on commercial cheating services.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits.
• Support the preparation of evidence for regulatory reviews and risk assessments.

About You

• To be successful in this role, you will bring:
• Strong investigative, analytical, and report-writing skills
• Excellent communication, advisory, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Competent in case management systems and data analysis
• Oversight of academic integrity or student conduct in higher education
• Implementing or managing policy and compliance frameworks
• Risk management or educational initiatives related to integrity
• HESF and TEQSA academic integrity standards
• Emerging integrity issues (AI, plagiarism, collusion)
• Assessment design principles that embed integrity
• Bachelor's degree in related field

TO APPLY

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the role to Lisa Johnston, Recruitment Coordinator, or by clicking the 'Apply' button.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Lisa at