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
- Make a meaningful diversity impact by working closely with senior D&I leadership on strategic projects.
- Enjoy a flexible, supportive casual appointment.
- Apply now to use your research and writing expertise to advance evidence-based diversity and inclusion at FBE.
The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
- Support the Associate Dean, Diversity and Inclusion, by delivering high-quality research and drafting support.
- Translate complex evidence into practical resources, governance materials, and proposals for strategic inclusion initiatives.
- Gain experience working across both staff and student portfolios within a leading business and economics faculty.
What you will deliver:
- Conduct 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 and engagement documents and inclusive teaching guidance, ensuring alignment with University standards and accessibility.
You may be a great fit if you:
- 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.
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 fulfilment, including:
- Build 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 – The Faculty of Business and Economics
The Faculty of Business and Economics is a globally respected leader in teaching and research in business disciplines. You will join the Faculty’s Diversity and Inclusion portfolio, led by the Associate Dean, Diversity and Inclusion. The team partners with academics and professional staff to embed equity, inclusion, and belonging across student and staff experiences, and you’ll contribute to practical, research-informed initiatives that shape a more inclusive Faculty culture and community.
Be Yourself
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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected] .
Application essentials:
- Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
- 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. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
- Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
Want to know more?
- For queries related to this specific position, contact [PD contact details]
- For questions related to our recruitment process email Nick Petersen at [email protected]
- For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').
Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.
Applications close: 9 June 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
