Manager, Research Ethics and Integrity

Federation University Australia seeks a Manager, Research Ethics and Integrity to lead research governance activities. This full-time role involves providing expert advice on research ethics, integrity, and compliance, managing a team, and developing frameworks and policies. The position is based at one of the university's campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, or Gippsland, with a salary of $127,184 plus superannuation.
Provide significant expert advice and leadership in the development, implementation, and maintenance of research governance activities.
• Research Services - Berwick, Mt Helen or Gippsland Campus
• Full-time, continuing appointment
• HEW 9 - $127,184 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

The Manager, Research Ethics and Integrity provides significant expert advice and leadership in the development, implementation, and maintenance of research governance activities including establishment of frameworks, policies and procedures, resources and training related to Research Integrity, Research Ethics and Institutional Biosafety. The position manages research compliance activities and processes to provide excellent service for our key research stakeholders and facilitate research at the University.

You will:
• provide expert technical knowledge and strategic advice and analysis to the University on research ethics and research integrity matters;
• manage, and develop the Ethics, Integrity and Biosafety team and processes, including management of allegations and potential breaches of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research; and
• lead and manage achievement of the compliance and governance goals, priorities, and KPIs.

About you

Reporting to the Director, Research and Innovation, you will possess established subject matter expertise in research ethics and integrity, preferably in a higher education sector setting. With a track record of providing trusted advice to a range of stakeholders, you will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

You will possess:
• demonstrated high-level skills in analysing, designing, developing and implementing continuous improvements to significant business processes, policy, plans and strategies;
• extensive experience in systematic review, development and implementation of frameworks, policy, procedures and processes;
• demonstrated understanding of data integrity and governance; and
• extensive experience and proficient with research management information systems.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 23 March 2025

Applicants are required to submit a resume and response to the key selection criteria.

To view the position description, please visit https://wd3.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/federation/Federation_Careers

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