Graduate Researcher Academic Associate

University of Melbourne; Parkville; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 97,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Flexible work arrangements

Career development programs

Parental leave & cultural leave

Health & wellbeing programs

Salary packaging

Job summary

University of Melbourne invites applications for a Graduate Researcher Academic Associate in the School of Computing and Information Systems. You will contribute to high-quality CIS teaching while pursuing your PhD, gaining practical experience in designing, delivering and supporting CIS subjects and completing paid, certified teaching development.

You will design tutorials and labs, support students in forums and consultations, and help manage assessments and exam workflows.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a FEIT graduate research degree with at least 18 months remaining in candidature.
• Strong disciplinary knowledge in CIS subject clusters such as programming, AI, or cybersecurity.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for university teaching and a commitment to educating, inspiring and supporting diverse student cohorts.
• Clear written and spoken English, with ability to tailor explanations for varied backgrounds and abilities.
• Balance research responsibilities with teaching preparation, delivery, assessment and administration.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver tutorials, workshops, labs and applied sessions using evidence-based pedagogy.
• Support students through consultations, forums, revision sessions and timely responses to queries.
• Contribute to assessment design, marking, feedback and integrity processes, including exam and assignment workflows.
• Administer subject delivery, including Canvas sites, submissions, extensions and coordination with casual staff.
• Maintain educational technologies such as Ed, FeedbackFruits, JupyterHub and GitHub to enable effective learning experiences.

Skills

Programming

Artificial intelligence

Cybersecurity

English communication

Time management

Education

FEIT graduate research degree

Tools

Canvas

JupyterHub

GitHub

Job description

Teach and mentor CIS students while building your academic career alongside your graduate research.

Role type: Part-time (0.2-0.3 FTE for full-time graduate researchers); Fixed-term 18-24 months, aligned with candidature

Faculty: Engineering and Information Technology

Department/School: School of Computing and Information Systems

Salary: $88,228 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super

Build your academic teaching profile alongside your PhD / Shape CIS student learning at scale / Access 30 hours of certified development

Investing in you - 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity

As a Graduate Researcher Academic Associate, you will contribute directly to high-quality teaching in Computing and Information Systems. You will gain practical experience designing, delivering and supporting CIS subjects while completing paid, certified university teaching development.

What you will deliver

• Design and deliver tutorials, workshops, labs and applied sessions using engaging, evidence-based pedagogical approaches.
• Support students through consultations, forums, revision sessions and timely responses to queries across assigned subjects.
• Contribute to assessment design, marking, feedback and academic integrity processes, including managing exam and assignment workflows.
• Administer subject delivery, including Canvas sites, submissions, extensions, remark requests and coordination with casual teaching staff.
• Maintain and support educational technologies such as Ed, FeedbackFruits, JupyterHub and Github to enable effective learning experiences.

You may be a great fit if you

• Are currently enrolled in a FEIT graduate research degree with at least 18 months remaining in candidature.
• Bring strong disciplinary knowledge in one or more CIS subject clusters, such as programming, artificial intelligence, or cybersecurity.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for university teaching and a commitment to educating, inspiring and supporting diverse student cohorts.
• Communicate clearly in written and spoken English, tailoring explanations for students with varied backgrounds and abilities.
• Manage your time effectively, balancing research responsibilities with teaching preparation, delivery, assessment and administration.
• Engage proactively in your own professional development and uphold the University’s values of respect, safety and inclusion.

What we offer you

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause leave.
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team

You will join the School of Computing and Information Systems, Australia's top-ranked computing school, within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology. The School delivers world-class teaching and research across computer science, software engineering, information systems and human-computer interaction, with strong partnerships across industry and leading research centres. You will work alongside passionate educators and researchers, contribute to innovative CIS curricula, and help deliver an outstanding learning experience for a large, diverse student community.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

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