Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Onsite
Not Available
Role type: Full Time; Fixed Term for 12 Months
Department: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC)
Salary: UOM 7 - $111,275 - 120,453 p.a. plus 17% super
Specialist research security adviser role / Shape safe, globally connected research partnerships / High visibility with senior stakeholders and government
Step into a trusted advisory role where you protect global research and enable secure international collaboration.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity:
In this role, you will safeguard international research by advising on export controls, sanctions and foreign interference. You will partner with researchers and senior stakeholders to balance global collaboration with regulatory compliance and best practice. You will also design education and outreach that builds a proactive, positive research security culture.
What you will deliver:
Provide expert, pragmatic advice on export controls, sanctions and foreign interference across diverse research portfolios.
Assess research activities and foreign interest disclosures to identify, mitigate and document research security risks.
Develop and deliver written guidance and outreach that build awareness and a positive compliance culture.
Monitor regulatory changes, contribute to policy submissions and translate requirements into practical University processes.
Prepare clear briefings, reports and committee papers, and support audits and investigations of potential non-compliance.
You may be a great fit if you:
Hold tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, or equivalent expertise gained through professional experience and training.
Demonstrate strong analytical judgement, synthesising complex regulations and sensitive information into clear, actionable advice.
Communicate confidently with diverse stakeholders, tailoring messages and negotiating outcomes in complex, high-stakes situations.
Manage competing priorities with organised, detail-oriented practices, delivering timely outputs in a dynamic environment.
Bring experience or strong interest in export controls, sanctions, foreign interference or related national security frameworks.
Collaborate effectively across organisational boundaries, building trust and credibility with senior leaders and researchers.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Your new team:
You will join Research, Innovation and Commercialisation, the University’s central hub for enabling impactful research and innovation. Within the Office of Research Ethics and Integrity, the Research Security team safeguards and enables global collaborations. You will work with passionate experts, enjoy strong stakeholder visibility, and help shape evolving national security practices.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.
We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au
Application essentials:
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You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role
A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
Want to know more?
For queries related to this specific position, contact Melinda Green mel.green@unimelb.edu.au
For questions related to our recruitment process email Alessandro Storani at alessandro.storani@unimelb.edu.au
For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').
Apply today and join a community that’s shaping the future.
Applications close: Thursday 11 June 2026 - 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description: PD_JR-013730 Research Security Advisor .docx
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