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Head, Ethics and Integrity page is loaded## Head, Ethics and Integritylocations: Elizabeth St, Victoria, Australiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: JR4134**Job Title**Head, Ethics and Integrity**Job Description**An excellent opportunity is available for a **Head, Ethics and Integrity** to join the **Ethics and Integrity** **D****epartment** at Australia''s pre-eminent biomedical research institute.**About the Position**The Head, Ethics and Integrity is a critical leadership role that safeguards the organisation''s reputation, credibility, and licence to operate. This role ensures that integrity is not only a compliance requirement, but also a lived organisational value. Operating across both corporate and research domains, the role provides independent oversight of corporate integrity and research ethics and integrity frameworks, including human and animal research ethics, research integrity, conflicts of interest, and responsible data use. The Head brings coherence and consistency to these functions, ensuring clear policies, robust processes, and accessible support for staff and leaders.The position is both strategic and practical: shaping long-term frameworks and culture, while providing responsive advice on complex ethical issues and proactively managing integrity risks. It balances the organisation''s need to meet legal and regulatory obligations with the imperative to enable innovation, discovery, and in service of scientific discovery and impact.Externally, the role engages with regulators, funders, and sector peers to ensure compliance and contribute to best practice standards. Internally, the Head acts as a visible champion of organisational values, modelling behaviours that promote transparency, accountability, and trust. In doing so, the role strengthens the culture of integrity and reinforces the organisation''s standing as a leader in responsible research practice.**Selection Criteria**Essential Knowledge and Skills:* Scientific research experience and qualification is essential.* Deep knowledge of ethics and governance frameworks relevant to research, higher education, or biomedical sectors.* Ability to provide independent, balanced advice in sensitive and complex situations.* Demonstrated experience in policy development and compliance oversight.* Proven track record in leading high-performing teams and influencing senior decision-makers.* Strong knowledge of: Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (2018), National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2018), Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes (2013)Desirable Knowledge and Skills:* Qualification in law, ethics, governance, or a related field (desirable), or:* Demonstrated extensive experience in ethics, integrity, compliance, governance, or related leadership roles.Personal Qualities:* High integrity and commitment to confidentiality.* Collaborative and diplomatic approach to complex issues.* Strong leadership with a focus on staff development and empowerment.* Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.* Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.* Proven ability to deliver outcomes for complex programs and projects.* Demonstrated capacity to lead change and foster innovation.* Strategic mindset with a focus on long-term institutional goals.**Terms of Appointment** This position is **available for up to 5 years i**n a **full time** capacity. Up to 17% superannuation and very attractive salary packaging options are available.General enquiries can be directed to Pauline Mooney - [email protected] position description is available .**How to Apply** Please apply by uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format.**Please note:** Applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis, with interviews conducted as suitable candidates are identified. WEHI reserves the right to close the recruitment process early and appoint prior to the advertised closing date.**Application Closing Date:** Thursday 12 February 2026**WEHI''s commitment to diversity and inclusion**At WEHI we strive to foster a flexible working environment that encourages individual differences and promotes collaboration and creativity. We recognise that talent does not sit within a single identifiable group in our society and that WEHI''s ability to shape contemporary scientific thinking and deliver leading professional services relies on a diversity of thought within our organisation. Our action to promote gender equality has been recognised with an Athena SWAN Bronze Award from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) and we offer a range of . Our commitment to celebrating diversity and addressing inequities is further demonstrated through our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, Gender Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and our WE-Pride network for LGBTQIA+ staff and students. We actively encourage applications from, people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people and people with diverse genders and sexualities. Should you require support during the recruitment process due to special needs or consideration, please contact the People and Culture team.**WEHI''s commitment to Indigenous employment**where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will be engaged at the scientific frontier, making exciting discoveries and decisions about the future of health in this country, and part of a leading professional services workforce supporting the realisation of these discoveries. We are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace and offering career development and leadership opportunities to First Nations staff and students. We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr