Reference: 1632662
We are seeking an experienced Manager to join our Risk, Compliance and Audit team as
Manager, Conduct and Integrity.
This is a unique opportunity to drive enterprise-wide integrity initiatives, strengthen organisational culture, and lead the University's approach to professional standards, complaints management, fraud and corruption prevention, and conflicts of interest.
Working closely with senior leaders across the University, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring Curtin continues to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency and accountability.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Director, Risk Compliance and Audit, you will provide strategic leadership and specialist expertise across Curtin's integrity framework.
You will lead a small team responsible for delivering advice, education, prevention and response activities relating to:
- Professional standards and conduct
- Complaints management
- Fraud and corruption prevention and response
- Conflicts of interest
- Integrity risk management and reporting
This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and requires the ability to navigate complex and sensitive matters while building trusted relationships across the University and with external stakeholders.
Who we are looking for/Selection Criteria:
- Significant experience in integrity, governance, compliance, investigations, complaints management, fraud and corruption prevention, or a related discipline.
- Strong knowledge of contemporary integrity frameworks, professional standards and best-practice complaints management.
- Demonstrated experience conducting or overseeing investigations and preparing high-quality reports and recommendations.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders.
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proven leadership experience with a commitment to developing high-performing teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion.
Experience within higher education, government or other large and complex organisations will be highly regarded.
Role Requirements:
- As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
- Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction
Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/
What We Offer You:
This Continuous G08 level role attracts a remuneration of $119,125 - $126,950 + 17% superannuation.
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.
For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/
Join Us!
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:
- Up-to-date Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above) - no more than two pages
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on
[email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Applications will not be accepted via this email address, and late applications will not be accepted.
Applications close: 9pm (AWST) Wednesday, 1st of July 2026.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. 