Role Details
Role type: Fixed term for 12 months Part-time: min.
FTE: 0.2, max.
FTE 0.3 Faculty: The Faculty of Arts Salary: Level A.2 - $92,243 (pro rata for part-time) p.a. plus 17% super
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
Job Overview
Expand your research experience across Arts disciplines while supporting key Faculty research initiatives.
Gain paid experience, deepen your academic practice, support students and shape your post-PhD career.
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.
What you will deliver
Undertake allocated research assistance assignments, including literature reviews, data collation, surveys, interviews and ethics drafting.
Collect, manage and analyse research data as directed by research assistance assignments.
Track time on research assistance assignments, contribute to reporting requirements, and assist with triage for incoming requests.
Work collaboratively with the Faculty Research Team to coordinate work tasks, meet deadlines and ensure high-quality service.
Participate in required training, professional development and Research Office meetings as part of the GRAA scheme.
You may be a great fit if you
Are currently enrolled in a confirmed graduate research degree in the Faculty of Arts, with satisfactory progress.
Develop expertise in a humanities or social sciences discipline relevant to the Faculty's research priorities.
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication, and strong interpersonal skills for working with diverse stakeholders.
Manage time effectively, organising multiple tasks,



meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail in research work.
Contribute positively to collaborative research projects, both independently and as part of a small team.
Show commitment to University values, including respectful behaviour, diversity, inclusion and continual career development.
What we offer you
Future financial security with 17% superannuation
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Your new team
Your new team sits within the Faculty of Arts Research Office, which supports key research initiatives across humanities and social sciences.
You will join the Arts Research Assistance program and Graduate Researcher Academic Associate scheme, working alongside academic and professional colleagues committed to high-quality, impactful research.
The team values critical inquiry,



collaboration and inclusion, and offers structured development opportunities so you can strengthen your research practice while contributing to projects across the Faculty's diverse Schools and disciplines.
Diversity & Inclusion
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation.
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 adjustments throughout.
We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities.
Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians.
Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at
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Eligibility & Compliance
You must have current valid work rights for Australia.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
A Working with Children Check is required for all positions.
Graduate researchers are only eligible to apply for a GRAA position within the Faculty they are enrolled in as a student.
Application deadline
Applications close Sunday 15 November at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description
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📌 Graduate Research Academic Associate - Research Focussed (New South Wales)
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