Senior Research Integrity Officer

• Research Ethics and Integrity

• Play a crucial role in supporting the responsible conduct of research at UQ

• Manage the investigation of complaints/concerns about the conduct of research

• Enhance awareness around the importance of Research Integrity and ethical practice

• Work at our vibrant and conveniently located St Lucia campus

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave

• 17% superannuation contributions

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• On campus childcare options

• Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)

• Salary packaging options

The Senior Research Integrity Officer plays a crucial role in supporting the responsible conduct of research at UQ.

You will primarily be responsible for providing guidance, support and advice to research stakeholders, and managing the investigation of complaints or concerns about the conduct of research.

You will also play a part in enhancing awareness around the importance of Research Integrity and ethical practice through the delivery of training programs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the investigation of complaints about research conduct in accordance with University policies and relevant agreements, codes and regulations.

• Provide advice and support to researchers and senior University personnel about Research Integrity frameworks and processes.

• Develop, deliver and facilitate training for researchers, Higher Degree by Research candidates and professional staff to enhance their awareness of, and compliance with the University’s Research Integrity policies.

• Review and develop resources, including web-based materials, to assist the UQ research community in understanding and meeting their obligations.

This is a full-time, permanent position.

At HEW level 8, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $106,838.31 - $119,780.70, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $125,000.82 - $140,143.42 annually. As this role is covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases – at least once a year.

• Postgraduate research qualification and extensive relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

• Proven high level interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including the ability to engage with diverse groups within and external to the organisation.

• Demonstrated experience in preparing accurate, comprehensive written reports with excellent attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interpret policies, procedures and guidelines in order to provide clear and consistent advice and support to staff and students.

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing demands, establish priorities, organise tasks, meet deadlines and work independently.

• Demonstrated ability to professionally handle sensitive and confidential information and use appropriate judgment and discretion.

• Ability to develop and deliver training activities to diverse audiences.

• Detailed understanding, or a proven ability to rapidly obtain such an understanding, of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research and other relevant codes, statements and guidelines.

In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:

• Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. 

• Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits. 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Will Farmer at ********@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact ***********@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section (maximum three pages)

• Resume 

At UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion.  We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in the broader community, whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to ***********@uq.edu.au 

If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.

Applications close Sunday, 28 January 2023 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-33807).