"Graduate Researcher Academic Associate (GRAA)"

Role type: Part-time; Fixed-term 24-months, tied to candidature (full-time Graduate Researcher: min. FTE: 0.2 max. FTE 0.3; part-time Graduate Researcher: min. FTE: 0.1 max. FTE 0.15)

Faculty: Melbourne Law School

Salary: Level A.2 $90,434 p.a. plus 17% super

• Gain meaningful academic experience in research support for MLS Research Hubs
• Undertake career advancing professional development, including minimum 30 hours paid professional development over the course of the role
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Melbourne Law School invites applications for multiple new Graduate Researcher Academic Associate (GRAA) positions from graduate researchers currently enrolled in a Doctor of Philosophy with capacity and, in some cases specific sub-discipline knowledge of, one of the following indicative areas:

• Health Law
• International Law
• Statelessness
• Comparative Constitutional Studies
• Employment and Labour Relations
• Human Rights
• Asian Law
• Commercial Law

As a GRAA in the Law School, the position will contribute positively, both individually and as part of a team, to making a contribution to academic life at MLS as well as providing the graduate researcher with valuable skills and experience through the provision of research support for one of our MLS Research Hubs.

Key responsibilities could include:

• Support the Research Hub Director in the governance, planning and strategic direction of the Hub;
• Initiate, develop, write, edit and manage research content on the Hub website to communicate research activities, content and outputs, including liaison with Hub members, and professional IT, web and marketing teams;
• Initiate, prepare and deliver content for the Hub’s newsletter;
• Develop and support research conferences, seminars and other engagement events, including liaison with Hub members, speakers, audience and MLS professional staff to support co-ordination of these activities;
• Liaise with MLS professional staff to build and maintain the database of Hub members and stakeholders for communication of Hub research and activities;
• Support the Hub Director, in liaison with professional staff, in collegial hosting of academic visitors, interns, GRD candidates, Fellows and external stakeholders who participate in or visit the Hub;
• Undertake research for the Hub in collaboration with, and under the direction of the Hub Director; and
• Undertake Hub projects and other duties as required by the Hub Director.

In addition, you will be supported to participate as a valued academic member of the Law School in contributing to the School’s academic mission, life and community and supported to engage in at least 30 hours of paid professional development over the course of the contract.

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking applicants enrolled as a University of Melbourne student undertaking a graduate research degree (Doctor of Philosophy) at Melbourne Law School with sub-discipline knowledge in one of the following indicative areas:

• Health Law
• International Law
• Statelessness
• Comparative Constitutional Studies
• Employment and Labour Relations
• Human Rights
• Asian Law
• Commercial Law

You must be a current MLS PhD candidate who expects to confirm candidature by no later than 28 February 2026.

You will be a passionate researcher and have the ability to contribute positively, both individually and as part of a team, to supporting researchers and MLS Research Hubs. You will also have excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage one’s own time effectively, administer multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

Please note this role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

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The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe 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 reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Bec Tucker on 0478 269 660 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page.

Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au for further information and support.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!

If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.

For recruitment queries, email Petra Newton at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.

For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.

Applications close: Wednesday 5th November 2025 at 11:55 PM Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: MLS GRAA_2026 PD