Research Assistant

Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term - January to December 2026Faculty: Architecture, Building & PlanningDepartment: Melbourne Centre for CitiesSalary: Academic RA - $79,677 - $87,266 p.a. plus 17% super The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Your next career opportunity As a Research Assistant for Urban Resilience, you'll support groundbreaking research on community networks and infrastructure governance. You will work closely with esteemed researchers to conduct qualitative data collection and analysis, helping to identify pathways for enhancing urban resilience. This role offers you the chance to develop interdisciplinary skills and contribute to impactful research that shapes sustainable cities. Responsibilities Support Qualitative Research: Conduct interviews, observe network activities, and maintain detailed fieldnotes. Facilitate Workshops: Organise and assist in co‑design workshops with community networks. Evaluate and Disseminate Research: Develop typologies for engagement and contribute to journal articles and presentations. Collaborate with Interdisciplinary Teams: Work effectively within a diverse research team. Qualifications / Fit You will have experience in qualitative research and community engagement, with a background in urban studies, and possess strong organisational and communication skills. Be nearing completion of a degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Anthropology, or a related discipline. Have experience with qualitative interviews and workshop facilitation. Be proficient in qualitative data analysis methods and software such as NVivo. Possess excellent written communication skills and organisational abilities. Demonstrate professionalism and sensitivity to confidentiality. Benefits Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well‑being. Progressive and considerate leave provisions to empower your work‑life balance. Salary packaging and access to discounted services, including Bupa health insurance. Health and well‑being services, including a leading Employee Assistance Program. About the Faculty of Architecture, Building & Planning The Faculty is a leading educational and research institution in the Asia‑Pacific region, addressing the design and realisation of inhabited environments. It actively seeks to link education, research and practice in the built environment, maintaining extensive relationships with professional organisations, government, and the wider community. The Faculty hosts over 200 staff and 3,000 students, one‑third of whom are international. Equal Opportunity & Inclusive Recruitment The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a child‑safe organisation, and commits to creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued and respected. Reasonable adjustments are provided throughout the recruitment process. For reasonable adjustments, contact Bec Tucker or email “Reasonable Adjustments” to **********@unimelb.edu.au . Visa & Work Rights Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. The role requires the applicant to have current valid work rights for Australia. Application Requirements Resume Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description. For further information, refer to the attached PD (JR‑ Research Assistant - Urban Resilience PD.pdf). Contact For questions regarding the recruitment process, contact Brett Verity via email at **********@unimelb.edu.au and include the Position Number and Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address. #J-18808-Ljbffr