The University of Melbourne
DiversityandInclusionResearchAssistant
“Diversity and Inclusion Research Assistant at The University of Melbourne. Skills: Research, Writing, Diversity and Inclusion. Support Associate Dean, Diversity and Inclusion. Deliver high-quality research”
What You'll Achieve.
Advance evidence-based diversity and inclusion
Industry & Context.
Data analysis; Information synthesis
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What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Relevant postgraduate qualification, PhD enrolment, Equivalent experience in social or organisational disciplines, Advanced experience conducting literature reviews, Synthesising complex information into clear, accessible outputs, Skills in survey or question design, Data preparation skills, Basic qualitative analysis, Basic quantitative analysis, Produce high-quality written materials, Work confidently with confidential information, Demonstrate discretion, Demonstrate ethical judgement, Collaborate effectively with academic and professional staff, Managing priorities and deadlines, Current valid work rights for Australia, Working with Children Check
What You'll Do.
Support Associate Dean
Diversity and Inclusion
Deliver high-quality research
Provide drafting support
Translate complex evidence into practical resources
Translate complex evidence into governance materials
Translate complex evidence into proposals for strategic inclusion
Conduct targeted literature reviews
Conduct targeted policy reviews
Synthesise research into proposals
Synthesise policy into proposals
Synthesise institutional information into proposals
Develop evidence-based briefing papers
Develop evidence-based information sheets
Develop evidence-based communication materials
Explain key social equity dates
Explain key social equity initiatives
Contribute to ethnic diversity census proposal
Draft governance documents
Refine governance documents
Draft engagement documents
Refine engagement documents
Draft inclusive teaching guidance
Refine inclusive teaching guidance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with academic staff; Collaborate with professional staff
Communication Scope
Written materials; Plain English; Adapt tone
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