Principal Specialist and Responsible Officer General Misconduct
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Principal Specialist and Responsible Officer General Misconduct
Job No.:678394
Location:Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration:3-year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration:$184668 pa Level 10A (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
Monash University is seeking a strategic ethical and experienced leader to take on the role of Principal Specialist and Responsible Officer General Misconduct. This senior role is critical to upholding the integrity quality and fairness of the student experience across the University.
Reporting to the University Registrar you will lead a highly specialised team responsible for the management of the Universitys centralised general misconduct and student safety and risk addition you will act as the Responsible Officer for General Misconduct - leading impartial investigations safeguarding procedural fairness and supporting the wellbeing of our students and community.
As a strategic leader youll build strong partnerships across the University and work closely with stakeholders including the Office of General Counsel Safer Community Unit Faculties and Senior Executive to ensure regulatory compliance risk management and continuous process improvement.
About You
We are looking for a values-driven strategic leader with a deep commitment to fairness integrity and the student experience. With extensive experience managing complex complaints misconduct processes and high-stakes decision-making you bring sound judgement empathy and resilience to every aspect of your work.
Your leadership style is collaborative and empowering. You have a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams in environments requiring discretion impartiality and compliance with regulatory and legal frameworks. You are skilled in mentoring and developing staff managing performance and fostering a culture of professionalism continuous improvement and service excellence.
You will bring to the role:
- A qualification in law and relevant experience
- Substantial leadership experience in student conduct regulatory compliance complaints resolution or administrative decision-making within a complex organisation
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement policy drive strategic initiatives and lead change in alignment with institutional goals
- Superior decision-making capabilities with a strong grounding in procedural fairness risk management and stakeholder engagement
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare high-level reports and communicate sensitively and effectively across diverse audiences
Your ability to engage with senior stakeholders lead with purpose and contribute to the Universitys culture of inclusion respect and integrity will be key to your success in this role.
About Monash University
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We value difference and diversity and welcome and celebrate everyones contributions lived experience and expertise. Thats why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply please refer to How to apply for Monash Jobs.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilitiesneurodivergent people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments please contact us at in an email titled Reasonable Adjustments Request for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Dr Helen Gniel University Registrar Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) and Senior Vice-President
Position Description:Principal Specialist and Responsible Officer General Misconduct
Applications Close: Thursday 28 August 2025 11:55pm AEST
Supporting a diverse workforce
Monash University recognises that its Australian campuses are located on the unceded lands of the people of the Kulin nations and pays its respects to their elders past and present.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full Time
