Research Officer

Classification: ANU Officer Grade 5/6 (Research)
Salary package: $79,334 - $86,545 per annum pro rata plus 17% superannuation
Term: Part time, Fixed Term (up to 12 months)

• Be a part of a dynamic interdisciplinary School in a world-class university.
• Work in a beautiful campus environment on Canberra’s doorstep
• Enjoy generous benefits including 17% superannuation 

About Us
The ANU College of Asia & the Pacific (CAP) leads intellectual engagement with the Asia-Pacific region through research, teaching and contributions to public debate, and seeks to set the international standard for scholarship concerning the region. The College hosts the largest number of regional experts and specialist academic programs in the English-speaking world, and plays a vital role in informing public policy and Australia's intellectual engagement with the societies, cultures and economies of Asia and the Pacific.
CAP is the centre of excellence for understanding human development and organisation in Asia and the Pacific, and addressing the cultural, economic, environmental, political and societal dimensions of global challenges.

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The School of Regulation and Global Governance (RegNet) is a dynamic community of scholars from different disciplines united by our interest in governance and regulation. For the last 20 years, RegNet has focused on improving the governance of major social, environmental, economic, and health issues by developing new ways of understanding and responding to these complex problems. The School is known for its paradigm-shifting conceptualisations of regulation and governance as well as its collegial and interdisciplinary approach to knowledge production and dissemination. The wider RegNet community reflects these values and is comprised of vast and diverse networks nurtured through deep and sustained engagement.]

The Opportunity
The successful applicant will join a dynamic community of researchers from different disciplines united by a shared interest in regulation and governance. The Research Officer works as part of the research team, liaising with a wide range of stakeholders and assisting with the design and implementation of project-related activities.

Part time hours: 3.5 hours per week

Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a degree or demonstrated relevant experience in a research or support role in the areas of peacebuilding and/or human rights and justice as well as familiarity with qualitative research methodologies.
For further information, please contact Professor Lia Kent - E: [email protected]

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access
Increasing the representation of women, First Nations people and persons from diverse gender, ability, cultural and linguistic backgrounds is a strategic priority for the College of Asia and the Pacific. We strongly encourage applications from these groups.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on [email protected]  

ANU is a large, diverse employer. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

How to Apply
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.