About the Role
We currently have two exciting opportunities for a Research Assistant and Project Officer to join the Swinburne Law School within the School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship. You will contribute to multiple projects related to family and domestic violence. This will include:
- Conducting research and preparing literature reviews
- Assisting with data collection and analysis
- Contributing to the write-up of research findings
- Supporting project administration, including collaboration with external stakeholders and research partners
The two positions are 12-month contracts at 0.6FTE, but there is scope for a single appointment at 1.0 FTE.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- Demonstrated knowledge in the area of domestic or family violence in criminology, law, social work or cognate discipline/s
- Experience in conducting desktop research related to family and/or sexual violence
- Commitment to trauma-informed and child-centred practice and privileging the voices of lived experience through a lens of gender equality, intersectionality and Aboriginal self-determination
- Exceptional time management skills with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage varying workloads across multiple projects
- Knowledge of children’s rights, family violence sector and/or working with survivors of family violence is highly desirable
Qualifications
- Enrolment in or completion of postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, and/or equivalent professional experience
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:
- Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
- Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
- Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
- Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice
The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter (up to 5 pages) addressing why you believe you are suitable for this position.
For further information about this role and to review the position description; please click 'apply' or click onto it at the bottom of the advert.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on
staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au Applications Close: Sunday 21 August by 11.59pm
Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.
Diversity and Inclusion
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our
equity and diversity website We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact Maree Norden, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at
inclusion@swin.edu.au Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For any support please contact our Aboriginal Employment Coordinator at
DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP
Reconciliation Action Plan We are a 2022 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
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