Role type: Part-time (min 0.2 FTE, max average of 0.3 FTE), Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Arts
Salary: Level A.2 - $92,243 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata for part-time)
- Strategic support for impactful research / diverse project contributions / broaden your research experience
- Apply now to contribute to high-quality research across Arts disciplines and enhance your academic career
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
As a Graduate Research Academic Associate, you will support researchers in the Faculty of Arts with diverse research assistance tasks, from literature reviews to data analysis. This role offers you the chance to broaden your research experience, collaborate with academic professionals, and contribute to impactful projects across various disciplines.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Undertake Research Assistance: Prepare literature reviews, design surveys, and draft ethics applications.
- Collaborate with Faculty: Work with the Faculty Research Team to ensure timely completion of assignments.
- Support Research Initiatives: Assist in triaging requests and track time allocated to assignments.
- Engage in Professional Development: Participate in training sessions and development programs.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a dedicated graduate researcher with a passion for research, possessing strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills, and are committed to inspiring and supporting students while contributing positively to the academic community.
You will also:
- Be currently enrolled in a graduate research degree in the Faculty of Arts.
- Possess discipline and domain knowledge in your preferred subject area.
- Have excellent organisational skills to manage tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude towards professional development and learning.
- Uphold the University's expectations for respectful and inclusive behaviour.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts at the University of Melbourne is a nationally renowned centre for excellence in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Our faculty fosters a vibrant intellectual community, world-class research, and global engagement through international partnerships and student exchanges. The faculty is home to the University’s first degree, the Bachelor of Arts, which is one of the most sought-after degrees in Australia, consistently attracting outstanding students from around the country and internationally. The faculty maintains strong strategic relationships with leading international universities through joint teaching collaborations, research projects and student exchange programs. Partnerships with government, not-for-profit and private organisations facilitate work integrated learning opportunities for our students and research collaboration with our researchers.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Prospect Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.
We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page.
Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au for further information and support.
Please note: This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available.
A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume (one-page) outlining your education, research experience, relevant skills and the contact details for 3 referees.
- Completed Application Questionnaire (please use the template below and do not alter its format)
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.
For recruitment queries, email Rehan Wadiwala hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.
For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.
Applications close: 26 January 2026, at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Application Questionnaire (Template): JR-006679 Graduate Researcher Academic Associate_Questionnaire (Template).docx
Position Description: JR-006679 Graduate Researcher Academic Associate_PD.docx