* 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
* 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
* 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
* Salary packaging options.
* 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
* 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
* Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
Integrity and Welfare Officer (522693)
Job no: 522693
Work type: Full Time
Location: Crawley
Categories: Policy and Planning, Research support
* Support ethical, compliant research at a leading university.
* Manage sensitive research integrity and animal welfare matters.
* Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
* Base salary range: $104,243 – $115,661 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
UWA is a leading research‑intensive university and a member of the Group of Eight. The Office of Research develops policy, provides strategic advice and supports the effective coordination of internal and external research activities. Within this, the Research Ethics and Integrity unit promotes responsible research conduct, offering guidance, education and oversight in line with the Australian Code. It also manages complaints and allegations to ensure fairness and compliance. The Animal Welfare Office ensures the ethical care and use of animals in research and teaching, assessing compliance with approved protocols and relevant legislation, and monitoring animal welfare and adverse events.
About the opportunity
* Provide advice and support on research integrity and animal welfare, applying relevant codes and University policies to compliance activities, investigations and initiatives that promote responsible research conduct.
* Interpret policies and procedures, adapt work practices within guidelines and apply theoretical principles to resolve routine to moderately complex issues, escalating complex matters to senior staff.
* Exercise sound judgement in managing sensitive complaints, investigations and adverse events, while building effective relationships across faculties, schools and divisions.
About you
* A degree with at least four years' subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise in research administration, compliance, or integrity fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
* Knowledge of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, research integrity issues in Australian higher education, and the inter-relationships between academic and administrative policies and activities.
* Knowledge of the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes and relevant State and Commonwealth animal welfare legislation.
* Ability to interpret and apply existing policy to work assignments, adapt procedures to fit policy prescriptions, and modify techniques to solve moderately complex problems, escalating to senior staff where required.
* Understanding of the principles of procedural fairness and natural justice, with the ability to apply these principles in managing sensitive complaints, investigations, and compliance matters.
Note
Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. The successful applicant will occasionally work after hours, maintain strict confidentiality and hold (or be able to obtain) a current National Police Clearance Certificate.
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Closing date
11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 4 March 2026
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6‑digit job reference number.
Advertised
18 Feb 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 04 Mar 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
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