The University of Melbourne

ResearchSecurityAdvisor

$111–120k North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Research Security Advisor at The University of Melbourne. Skills: Research security, Export controls, Sanctions, Foreign interference. Advise on export controls. Advise on sanctions”

What You'll Achieve.

Protect global research; Enable secure collaboration; Build positive research culture

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Analytical judgement; Synthesise complex regulations; Synthesise sensitive information

Eligibility Requirements

12 Months fixed term, Working with Children Check

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Tertiary qualifications in relevant field, Equivalent expertise via experience, Current valid work rights for Australia, Working with Children Check

Nice to Have

Experience in export controls, Experience in sanctions, Experience in foreign interference, Interest in national security frameworks

What You'll Do.

Advise on export controls

Advise on foreign interference

Assess research activities

Assess foreign interest disclosures

Identify research security risks

Mitigate research security risks

Document research security risks

Develop written guidance

Build compliance culture

Monitor regulatory changes

Contribute to policy submissions

Translate requirements into processes

Prepare committee papers

Support investigations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with researchers; Partner with senior stakeholders; Collaborate across boundaries; Build trust with leaders; Build credibility with researchers

Communication Scope

Communicate confidently; Tailor messages; Prepare briefings; Prepare reports; Prepare committee papers

Full Job Description

**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** We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. [ _Discover more via our website._](https://about.unimelb.edu.au/) **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

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