• One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities
• Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion
• Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

Ranked among the top 50 universities globally, we attract the highest potential students from Australia and around the world. Our researchers tackle the biggest economic, business and social challenges with partners around the world.

UNSW Law & Justice is a top-ranking faculty and a global leader in law and criminology education and research, setting the pace in Australia for 50 years.   

We ranked 13th globally for law in the 2021 QS World University Rankings and 16th in the Employer Reputation category by subject. In the most recent round of research excellence rankings, UNSW received an ERA rating of 5 for law, the highest possible score.   

We're inspired by principles of law and justice and grounded in well-established legal skills. UNSW Law & Justice is committed to social justice and human rights, and to making a difference in this world.

Casual Professional Opportunities in the Faculty of Law & Justice

Research Assistant roles

As a Research Assistant you’ll play a key role in supporting research projects. The position will provide research assistance to research staff in activities associated with various research projects, contributing to the successful delivery of research outcomes.

Depending on the project, remote work may be possible for the right candidate (within Australia) with an expectation of occasional attendance to one of our vibrant UNSW Campuses as required.

It is highly likely that you will have:

• A minimum halfway completion of an undergraduate degree with subsequent relevant experience or competence in a related research field
• Distinction average or higher in LLB/JD
• Previous experience in providing research assistance will be highly regarded
• Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, particularly Microsoft Office, and possibly SPSS, Stata, and Zotero or other referencing software (possible)
• Demonstrate superior interpersonal communication skills to initiate and maintain effective stakeholder relationships whilst exercising discretion and confidentiality

General Administrative roles

The faculty uses casual General Administrators from time to time for roles ranging from short term leave coverage of faculty staff through to additional specialist roles to support surge workloads.

Examples of roles include, but are not limited to, faculty receptionist, general administrator, project assistants, student outreach and ambassador roles.

It is highly likely that you will have:

• Relevant experience or competence in providing administrative support
• Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems such as PeopleSoft
• Demonstrate superior interpersonal communication skills to initiate and maintain effective stakeholder relationships whilst exercising discretion and confidentiality

To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for casual appointments.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

To Apply: To be considered for this position please upload your CV and respond to the questions in the application form before clicking submit. You must submit your application online, we cannot accept emailed applications.

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