About the Role
Swinburne is seeking a Research Integrity Officer to support the promotion of responsible research practices across the university. This role focuses on planning and delivering integrity-related projects within the Research Ethics, Integrity, Governance and Biosafety (REIGB) Office, while also contributing to our Ethics and Integrity Education Program.
Key responsibilities include supporting investigations into potential research integrity breaches, maintaining systems for tracking integrity matters, and developing tools and reports to support continuous improvement. The role requires strong analytical and interpersonal skills and works closely with the Research Integrity Coordinator and other key stakeholders across the university.
This is a pivotal role in strengthening Swinburnes research integrity framework and fostering a culture of ethical and responsible research.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- A postgraduate degree with a substantial research component and/ or additional training and qualifications in ethics or integrity
- Demonstrated skill set in promotion and review of research integrity matters
- Detailed knowledge of research integrity processes in a University or other research setting
- Well-developed professional and interpersonal skills with an ability to deal with a wide variety of people, to identify needs and to impart knowledge in a professional manner
Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.
Qualifications
An undergraduate degree with extensive relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburnes strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.
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Applications Close: Tuesday 20th May 2025, 11pm
Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.
Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.
We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.
We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact at DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.
Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquires about the role can be sent to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquires will not be answered by phone).
Victorias Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.
As a signatory to Victorias Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.
As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.
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