The University of Melbourne
Education
ResearchSecurityAdvisor
“Research Security Advisor at The University of Melbourne. Skills: Research security, Export controls, Sanctions, Foreign interference. Provide expert, pragmatic advice on export controls, sanctions and foreign interference. Assess research activities and foreign interest disclosures”
What You'll Achieve.
Shape safe, globally connected research partnerships; Protect global research; Enable secure international collaboration; Build a proactive, positive research security culture; Build awareness and a positive compliance culture
Industry & Context.
Analytical judgement; Synthesising complex regulations; Synthesising sensitive information; Identify, mitigate and document research security risks
Fixed Term for 12 Months, Visa sponsorship is not available for this role
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, or equivalent expertise gained through professional experience and training, Analytical judgement, Communicate confidently with diverse stakeholders, Manage competing priorities with organised, detail-oriented practices, Experience or interest in export controls, sanctions, foreign interference or related national security frameworks, Collaborate effectively across organisational boundaries, Current valid work rights for Australia, Working with Children Check
What You'll Do.
pragmatic advice on export controls
sanctions and foreign interference
Assess research activities and foreign interest disclosures
Develop and deliver written guidance and outreach
Monitor regulatory changes
Contribute to policy submissions
Translate requirements into practical University processes
Prepare clear briefings
reports and committee papers
Support audits and investigations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with researchers and senior stakeholders; Collaborate effectively across organisational boundaries; Building trust and credibility with senior leaders and researchers
Communication Scope
Communicate confidently with diverse stakeholders; Tailoring messages; Negotiating outcomes; Prepare clear briefings, reports and committee papers
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