Role Overview
Role type: Casual (up to 140 hours) • Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics • Area: Diversity and Inclusion • Salary: Research Assistant 3 – $56.70 per hour plus superannuation
Responsibilities
* Support the Associate Dean, Diversity and Inclusion by conducting targeted literature and policy reviews on diversity and inclusion in higher education and related contexts.
* Synthesise research, policy, and institutional information into concise proposals, concept notes, and implementation frameworks for D&I initiatives.
* Develop evidence‐based briefing papers, information sheets, and communication materials explaining key social equity dates and initiatives.
* Contribute to an ethnic diversity census proposal, including benchmarking, survey design considerations, and privacy and ethics requirements.
* Draft and refine governance, engagement documents, and inclusive teaching guidance to align with University standards and accessibility.
Qualifications
* Hold a relevant postgraduate qualification, PhD enrolment, or equivalent experience in social or organisational disciplines.
* Demonstrate advanced experience conducting literature reviews and synthesising complex information into clear, accessible outputs.
* Bring skills in survey or question design, data preparation, and basic qualitative or quantitative analysis.
* Produce high‐quality written materials for varied audiences, using plain English and adapting tone to context.
* Work confidently with confidential or sensitive information, demonstrating discretion and strong ethical judgement.
* Collaborate effectively with academic and professional staff, managing priorities and deadlines in a flexible environment.
Benefits
* Build future financial security with 17% superannuation.
* Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by a commitment to inclusion and well‐being.
* Career development opportunities, including access to tailored programs and learning platforms.
* Progressive leave provisions to support work‐life balance, including parental leave, gender affirmation leave, and cultural leave.
* Salary packaging and access to discounted services such as Bupa health insurance.
* Health and well‐being services, including an Employee Assistance Programme.
Equal Opportunity
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child‐safe organisation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
Accessibility
We offer a barrier‐free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, with adjustments available throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities.
Contact
For position‐specific queries, please contact the PD contact details. For recruitment process questions, email Nick Petersen at. For recruitment adjustments, contact Kim Groizard at +61 3 9035 3218 or .
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