Research Associate
1 week ago
Flexible working options considered.
- 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
- 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
- 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
- Salary packaging options.
- 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
- 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
- Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
**Job no**: 521404
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Crawley
**Categories**: Social Sciences
- Assist the ARC project meet its outcomes, based at UWA with set days at the WA Shipwrecks Museum in Fremantle.
- Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 1 year, 8 months.
- Base salary range: Level A, $83,499 - $112,371 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
The project team is a multidisciplinary team of museum workers, archaeologists, historians and scientists.
About the opportunity
- Assist with accessing and organising museum catalogue data, contribute to digital visualisation and website development, and support PhD students and project administration including budgeting and Microsoft SharePoint updates.
- Work closely with curatorial staff at WA Shipwrecks Museum, liaise with the digital team and Head of Maritime Heritage, and report weekly to the Project Executive Management Team.
About you
- PhD in an academic field relevant to the discipline.
- Ability to understand different digital platorms used to organise museum collections.
- An understanding of VOC cultural and archival materials held globally.
- Support development of online and digital environments for research outcomes.
- High-level research in the analysis of digital information about museum and archival collections.
Position description: PD [Research Associate (Archaeology)] [521404].pdf
How to apply
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 12 October 2025
This position is only open to Current UWA staff.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.
**Advertised**: 03 Oct 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**:12 Oct 2025**W. Australia Standard Time
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