• Contribute to legal and policy research in the Towards Truth project
• Identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position
• Part time, 2-3 days per week, 12 months initially

The Public Interest Advocacy Centre is a leading social justice law and policy centre. We build a fairer, stronger society by helping to change laws, policies and practices that cause injustice and inequality.

Our priorities include reducing homelessness, First Nations justice, climate change and social justice, equality and non-discrimination, asylum seeker health rights and the fair use of police powers.

PIAC offers a supportive workplace where staff wellbeing is promoted.

Towards Truth is a collaboration between PIAC and the Indigenous Law Centre (ILC) at UNSW that responds directly to the call of the Uluru Statement from the Heart for truth-telling.

We are building a database and accessible website that will provide an accurate, detailed map of the ways in which Australian laws and policies have impacted upon the lives of First Nations people throughout Australian history.

Reporting to the Project Director in the Towards Truth project, you will support the project team to develop the legal and policy research and entries int the law and policy database. Your responsibilities will include:

• Research, review and analysis and database entry
• Develop and review research requests for pro bono lawyers and interns
• Contribute ideas into database and website design

You have a deep understanding of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander history, culture and society. You have proven research and analytical skills and will ideally have a law degree or be working towards completing. Additionally, you can:

• Establish relationships with Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Uluru Statement from the Heart
• Work cooperatively as part of a team with good interpersonal skills

This position is open only to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people. It is intended by PIAC and the ILC as a special measure to promote substantive equality. 

If you share our commitment to realising the ambition of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, please direct your enquiries to Daniela Gavshon via [email protected] using the subject line: Research Assistant, Towards Truth enquiry via EthicalJobs, or for application instructions, click 'Apply Now'.

Please note there is no application close date, and we invite you to apply as soon as possible.

A position description is attached.