Research Assistant, Adelaide Law School

Excellent opportunities in the Adelaide Law School

The Faculty of the Professions is one of five faculties at the University of Adelaide. It is comprised of the prestigious Adelaide Law School, the School of Architecture and Built Environment, the Adelaide Business School, the School of Economics, the Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation Centre, the Institute of International Trade and the Centre for Global Food and Resources.

The University of Adelaide is a leading research intensive and teaching University comprising five faculties including the Faculty of the Professions.  The Faculty of the Professions encompasses six separate schools, covering a diverse range of disciplines. Each School is responsible for one or more programs with a strong professional orientation. The Faculty provides enabling services and resource capacity to support the teaching and research objectives of its constituent Schools.

The Adelaide Law School was founded as a separate Faculty in 1883, almost two decades before federation. It is the second oldest Law School in Australia. The School presently has a student body of about 1,500 with approximately 38 full time academic staff and 7 professional staff working in the Adelaide Law School (ALS).

We currently have a number of casual roles available in the Adelaide Law School and through the Law Library.

2 x Rsesearch Assistant – HEO4, Step 2 – 100 hours

Working under general direction of the Associate Dean (Research), the Research Assistant/s will be required to undertake specific research tasks as identified by the Associate Dean.  The Research Assistant/s will be required to complete research tasks in collaboration with identified academic staff.

Salary: (HEO4, Step 2) $41.57 per hour

Superannuation: An employer contribution of 9.5% applies

Term of position: up to 100 hours, to be completed by 31 December 2019.

Position Requirements (Research Assistant):

To be successful you should:

• Be in your penultimate year of the LLB
• Have attained a GPA of 5.0
• Show demonstrated research ability

Ask Library Casual Assistant – HEO2, Step 4 – casual hours

Working under general direction of the University of Adelaide Library and Associate Dean (Research), we are seeking enthusiastic casual staff with a flare for customer service to assist in a range of duties in the provision of front-line services, involving significant face-to-face support for students.

We are specifically seeking casuals who can work Saturdays in the Law Library for the 1pm-5pm shift, as well as establishing a larger pool of casual students for the library across other locations.

Salary: (HEO2, Step 4) $34.09 hourly rate

Superannuation: An employer contribution of 9.5% applies.

Term of position: casual

Position requirements (Ask Library Casual Assistant):

To be successful you should have:

• Completed at least 2 years of a single law degree or 3 years of a double law degree
• Attained a GPA of 5.0
• Demonstrated excellent customer service and communication skills
• A proven record of reliability, punctuality and a dedicated work ethic
• Demonstrated research ability

Please Note: If applying for the Ask Library Casual Assistant roles, please also indicate your availability and flexibility to work across both weekdays/weekend and across locations ie Law Library and Barr Smith Library.

Please upload your responses to the requirements listed above within the online application. If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Corinne Walding, School Manager, email: corinne.walding@adelaide.edu.au

Closing date: 11:55pm, Friday 3 May 2019

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.