Casual Academics (Research Assistants) Pool - INTERNAL ONLY

• $40-$55 p/hour (Casual Rates)
• Casual, Joondalup/Mount Lawley/Online
• Open to candidates with the relevant work rights

CASUAL ACADEMICS (RESEARCH ASSISTANTS) POOL
INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY                                      
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
JOONDALUP/MOUNT LAWLEY/ONLINE CAMPUSES
PAY RATES AS PER INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENT

Overview
Edith Cowan University is a large, multi-campus institution serving communities nationally and internationally. The University currently has two metropolitan campuses at Mount Lawley and Joondalup, and also serves Western Australia’s Southwest Region from a campus at Bunbury, 200km south of Perth.

The School of Education is one of the largest providers of Initial Teacher Education in Australia with an excess of 5,000 students.  The school offers a broad range of programs including Early Childhood Studies (ECS), Primary, Secondary and Postgraduate Education.

ECU School of Education leads, initiates, and sustains high quality research that effectively addresses pertinent issues faced by learners and educators both within and beyond educational settings, and across the lifespan.

With experts from Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary working in partnership with a range of agencies to strengthen and advance knowledge, policies, and practices in education. Our four key research programs are: equity and inclusion within education, teacher education, innovation in policy and practice, and education within social settings.

The School of Education is looking to identify a pool of research assistants who can provide services regarding possible project management, literature reviews, data collection, data analysis, report writing, and contribution to academic articles.

Successful applicants for Casual Research Assistant positions:

• Will possess either a master’s degree (Research); or Bachelor Honours Degree (First or Upper Second class); and/or enrolled in a PhD in any field.
• Hold a current Working with Children Check.
• Be able to work independently and to required timeframes.
• Adhere to guidelines regarding scholarship conditions, or secondary appointment.
• Obtain written support from their supervisor if they are a HDR student.

Professional equivalence will be considered in one or more of the following:

• Performing in a role that requires high order judgement and the provision of expert advice, or roles at a senior level.
• Independent management of projects relevant to education.
• Testimonials, awards, or other recognition that acknowledge and recognise leadership or expertise in educational research.
• Peer reviewed publications in the field of education.
• Publications including books, reports, articles, or creative works.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that align with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence, and Courage.

Casual Academic positions attract competitive remuneration of $40 to $55 per hour, in line with our Enterprise Agreement with a university superannuation contribution. For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Employment Opportunities website.

Contact
For further information, interested applicants are welcome to contact Associate Professor Nicola Johnson (Associate Dean, Research) on 08 – 6304 3909.

How to Apply
Please note this is an internal position for current ECU staff only.
Please upload your resume along with a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your interest and suitability for this opportunity, indicating your research experience and expertise, and which time period(s) you are available for.

Candidates who apply will be placed into a pool until May 30th 2023. Upon the opening of a research project; the School of Education will assess candidates in the pool, along with relevant skills and experience. Candidates may be contacted at any time to take part in the research assistant project.

Closing Date:
Applications close on Monday 30 May at 11:30pm AWST.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.