Research Integrity Officer

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As Research Integrity Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the University’s research governance framework.

This position is central to ensuring research is conducted ethically and in line with national standards, while also driving education and compliance initiatives across the institution.

In this role you will:

• Provide high-level administrative support for research integrity matters, including managing reported concerns, preliminary assessments, and investigations.
• Coordinate and support panels and senior academics in the assessment of potential research breaches, including gathering evidence and preparing documentation.
• Contribute to the development of quality improvement strategies and compliance reporting.

This continuing position is full time and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal land).

How will you inspire us?

You will have:

• Demonstrated administrative experience with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of diverse stakeholders.
• Advanced written communication skills, including the ability to draft formal documents, assessment reports, and correspondence for senior stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time management capabilities, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to prioritise competing tasks.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and other digital tools to support document preparation, data collation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion.

What we offer

The remuneration for this position is from $93,929 to $103,641 + 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience. 

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively. 

These include: 

• 17% super and salary packaging.
• Additional University Holiday days, generous personal, life, and parental leave, annual leave loading, and additional purchased leave scheme.
• Discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more.
• A range of support and wellbeing programs.

For more information on benefits and conditions, please follow this link.

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

Your next steps

Important information before you apply:

• If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ (or equivalent) to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy from the Related Documents section before commencing your application.
• Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.

Your application:

Your application must include:

• Your resume.
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
• A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below (these may differ slightly from the Position Description, please only respond to the below in your application).

1. A degree with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist expertise in technical or administrative fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
2. Highly developed organisational skills with experience in prioritising demands, meeting deadlines, and in the management of confidential and sensitive information.
3. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills including the capacity to build relationships and an inter-disciplinary way of working.
4. Demonstrated experience in the capture, interpretation and consolidation of information into reports for distribution to stakeholders at all levels.
5. Knowledge of, and commitment to workplace policies and procedures in the areas of work health safety, equity, diversity and promoting a respectful workplace culture.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document. This document should not exceed 3 pages.

We value diversity and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free. If you require an alternative pathway to view the Position Description or to submit an application, please reach out to employment@newcastle.edu.au.

We also seek to provide a fair chance to all applicants by providing reasonable adjustments where required during the assessment and interview phases of the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For specific position enquiries, please contact Jodie Marquez, Director, Research Ethics and Integrity on (02) 4921 2041 or via email at jodie.marquez@newcastle.edu.au

Having technical difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au Please note, we do not accept email applications.

Closing date: Thursday 2 October 2025 at 11.59pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do. 

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.  

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