Casual Associate Research Assistant Everick - Identified s25

Casual Associate Research Assistant Everick - Identified (s25)

Apply locations St Lucia Campus time type Part time posted on Posted 20 Days Ago job requisition id R-33317

• School of Social Science

• Five casual positions with an hourly rate in the range of $42.09 to $46.33, plus superannuation of 11% (HEW Level 3)

• Identified (s25): Positions for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples only

• Based at St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

The Everick Indigenous Associate Research Assistant scheme supports the development of research skills through participation of appointees in research projects across the fields of archaeology, cultural heritage and related areas of inquiry (e.g. anthropology, earth science, architecture, environmental management, history and geography). Training and mentorship will provide Associate Research Assistants with opportunities to develop new research career pathways.

The successful candidates will work with UQ researchers in the School of Social Science and projects may involve joint supervision with Social Science staff and researchers from other UQ Schools, Centres, Institutes, Museums and external research partners. Information about available projects can be found on the Everick Associate Research Assistant Opportunities website.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assist with the collection of data or samples.

• Maintain accurate and up to date research records.

• Prepare text, graphs and figures for research reports.

• Actively participate in research group meetings with supervisor.

• Participate in presentation of research findings to UQ's research community in a research showcase.

• Provide reflections to researchers on your experience.

As this role is covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases - at least once a year. This role offers flexible working arrangements and hours may vary from week to week.

About You

The University of Queensland considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991(Qld).

The position is therefore only open to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

The successful candidates will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

• Completion of a Year Twelve or Diploma qualification, or a Certificate IV with relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

• You are either a current student or prospective student at the University of Queensland (UQ).

• Foundational knowledge of a discipline relevant to the research project.

• Sound inter-personal and communication skills, with an ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.

• Self-motivated and ability to prioritise workload to meet research deadlines.

• A commitment to excellence, are conscientious with a high level of accuracy in work outputs.

The successful candidate may be required to complete background checks including, right to work in Australia.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Andrew Fairbairn, School of Social Science via email For application queries, please contact stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter addressing the 'About You' section

• Resume

Other Information

As a casual employee, and in line with Fair Work, please note that there is no commitment to ongoing work in this position.

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

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Applications close Friday, 31 January 2025 AEST (Job Reference Number - R-33317).

Applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early.