- Duration: 2-year fixed term contract
- Employment Type: Part Time- 28-hour week
- Remuneration: Level A from $88,290 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata)
- Location: Kensington, NSW
About us
UNSW Law & Justice is the top-ranking law faculty in Australia* and a global leader in law and criminology education and research, setting the pace in Australia for over 50 years.
We ranked 1st in Australia and 12th globally for law and legal studies in the 2025 QS World University Rankings and retained our position as 1st in Australia in the Employer Reputation category by subject. UNSW Law & Justice ranked 35th globally for law in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. In the most recent round of research excellence rankings, UNSW received an ERA rating of 5 for law, the highest possible score.
We're inspired by principles of law and justice and grounded in well-established legal skills. UNSW Law & Justice is committed to social justice and human rights, and to making a difference in this world.
Why the Role Matters
The Australian Research Council Discovery Project on “Remedies for Victims of Modern Slavery in Indo-Pacific Fisheries” is a four-year research program directed by Professor Justine Nolan (UNSW), and Professor Natalie Klein (UNSW) and Professor Shelley Marshall (RMIT). The position will be connected to the Australian Human Rights Institute at UNSW Sydney and associated with the Business and Human Rights Centre at RMIT via Professor Marshall.
This project aims to identify existing practical and legal obstacles to remedy and propose solutions under Australian, regional, and international laws. By joining our team, you will contribute towards research that will advance business and human rights scholarship as well as the developing field of human rights at sea.
The Discovery Research Associate will report to Professor Justine Nolan and will have no direct reports.
Accountabilities
Specific accountabilities for this role include:
- Conduct high-quality individual and collaborative research on modern slavery in fisheries, with a particular focus on remedies.
- Disseminate research by presenting and publishing academic papers in refereed international journals, edited books, reports and submissions.
- Disseminate research findings at national and international conferences and in the media.
- Co-design and manage intellectual streams within the Discovery research program, including research activities with international collaborators.
- Assist with the coordination of research activities and actively contribute to research outputs to meet project milestones.
- Participate in regular program meetings and undertake other research and administration activities as required.
Skills and Experience
Skills and experience required for this position as a Level A include:
- A Masters or PhD or equivalent work experience in international human rights law, labour law, law of the sea, maritime / admiralty law, or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake high-quality academic research with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated track record of high-quality research outputs, relative to opportunity, with potential for agenda-setting contributions.
- Potential to speak at high-quality scholarly meetings, panels, symposia and conferences.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students
To learn more about this position, and to view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on JOBS@UNSW.
Benefits and Culture
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our benefits include:
- Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
How to Apply
Please submit a document demonstrating your familiarity with the research topic and addressing how your skills and experience align to this position (max 2 pages) together with your CV, and submit your application online before Monday 12th May 2025 at 11:30pm Sydney time. Please attach one sample of your writing.
Applicants must have working rights in Australia to be considered for this position.
Get in Touch
For any role-related queries, please contact:
Professor Justine Nolan
justine.nolan@unsw.edu.au
For any recruitment-related queries, please contact:
Anabel Wason
Talent Acquisition Consultant
a.wason@unsw.edu.au
Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
