Senior Research Integrity Officer (Senior Case Manager)

• Employment Type: Full-time (35 hour week)
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: $132k- $149k ( 17% flexible superannuation and leave loading)
• Location: Kensington NSW (On-campus role hybrid Flexible Working Available)

About UNSW:
UNSW isnt like other places youve worked. Yes were a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together we are driven to be thoughtful practical and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive be challenged and do meaningful work youre in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters:
As Senior Research Integrity Officer (Senior Case Manager) you will join a dedicated team of Senior Case Managers in the Universitys department of Conduct and Integrity with a key role in implementing the Universitys commitment to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity. Your day involves gathering and evaluating facts and information to assess serious complaints; and preparing reports for the Director/ Manager Research Integrity on your findings. You will also contribute to the efforts of the Office of Assurance and Integrity to promote the responsible conduct of research.
Your day-to-day focus will be:

• Managing sensitive and confidential matters with tact sensitivity and respect
• Contributing to UNSWs policies and procedures to support research integrity
• Identifying specific or broader organisational issues which may warrant action
• Providing research-led advice and leadership in programs and initiatives to promote ethical decision making at UNSW

Who You Are: You are a competent complaint handler with an investigations/legal background or an experienced academic researcher Research Fellow or Early Career Researcher who is passionate about contributing to a culture of responsible conduct of research and would like to apply your skills and experience in a new way.
You will bring the following skills:

• Advanced case management experience in complex misconduct/complaints investigations or academic research skills.
• Certificate IV in Government Investigations or willingness to obtain (required)
• Ability to gather and assess information effectively maintain accurate and contemporaneous notes and engage with individuals in a fair and respectful manner.
• Proven ability to work in a high-volume process driven administrative environment with multiple deadlines requiring developed organisational skills to prioritise meet deadlines work accurately engage multiple stakeholders and keep accurate and contemporaneous records.
• High emotional intelligence and judgement alongside demonstrated capacity to manage confidential and contentious matters with care fairness and integrity.
• Developed organisational skills to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to exercise initiative think conceptually and creatively solve problems.
• Proven analytical skills with an ability to apply regulatory and professional principles policy and guidelines.

This role reports into the Manager Research Integrity to promote a UNSW culture of ethical decision making by staff and students within and beyond legal compliance.

For a detailed outline of the role & skills & experience required please refer to the position description found on the job listing on

How to Apply: Submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (considering the skills & experience summary above) before Sunday 16 August 2026 at 11:55pm.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role valid Australian working rights are required on application.

UNSW Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:

• Flexible Working Options (hybrid model)
• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail education fitness)

Job queries contact: Katherine Molloy Talent Acquisition Consultant
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Pre- Employment Checks: As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening which may include reference checks qualification verification right-to-work verification and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds those living with disabilities members of the LGBTIQ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.