Research Associate

Research Associate

Job no: 538949
Work type: Part Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Senior Research Associate

• Employment Type: Part Time (14 hours per week)
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: Level A $91,381k + 17% superannuation & leave loading
• Location: Kensington NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)

Why your role matters

The Division of Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement (SIEE) plays a key role in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for both staff and students, while working collaboratively with partner communities and broader society to drive meaningful, positive change. The division is also accountable for delivering key performance indicators related to staff and student equity.

As a Research Associate, you will contribute to a range of targeted research projects under the guidance of the Athena Swan Academic Lead, supporting both qualitative and quantitative research outputs within the unit. This position reports directly to the Athena Swan Academic Lead, with an additional reporting line to the Diversity & Inclusion Manager, and does not include direct supervisory responsibilities.

Specific accountabilities include:

• Conduct research activities (eg. data collection, analysis, manuscript preparation) focused on diversity and inclusion, gender equity, student equity and educational disadvantage.
• Conduct literature reviews and stay abreast of current research and provide expertise on qualitative and quantitative data methods and analysis to the broader Diversity & Inclusion team.
• Provide overarching support to the Athena Swan Academic Lead and the Senior Diversity and Inclusion Officer, liaise with project administrators to ensure key research activities are effectively undertaken, such as ethics applications and modifications, data management, transcription, sharing and storage.

About You:

• A PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g. education, psychology, social work, or social sciences).
• Demonstrated experience in applying quantitative and qualitative research methods, with expertise in qualitative approaches such as reflexive thematic analysis or framework analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to research publications and presentations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to manage research tasks independently and collaboratively, meeting deadlines and project goals.
• Experience working on equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives in higher education.
• Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder or cross-institutional research projects.
• Familiarity with mixed methods research approaches.

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working options.
• Career development opportunities.
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).

How to Apply:

Submit your CV & cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (no more than 2 pages) before 11.55pm Monday 27th April 2026. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

Job queries contact: Chloe Gane, Talent Acquisition Consultant E: chloe.gane@unsw.edu.au (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)

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.