• Ground-breaking truth-telling project
• Research the impact of law and policy on Aboriginal people
• Full-time (4 days negotiable), 12-month contract, with possible extension
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply

The Justice and Equity 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.

We offer a diverse and inclusive workplace where:

• Wellbeing is actively promoted and flexibility is supported
• We are committed to the professional development of our staff
• Advantageous salary packaging options are available

We are seeking a Research Manager to support our work on the Towards Truth Project: towardstruth.org.au.

Towards Truth is a partnership with the Indigenous Law Centre at UNSW. We are delivering a world-first truth-telling project that shows the impact of laws and government policies on First Nations people since 1788.

You will take the lead in planning and managing the research for the project. Your typical day will involve:

• Preparing research requests and allocating requests to the Towards Truth team and pro bono firms
• Reviewing others’ research and carrying out your own research into subjects like dispossession, cultural heritage and criminal systems
• Monitoring progress against the research plan
• Working with subject matter experts to review and refine research for publication
• Leading meetings with pro bono partners and other external stakeholders
• Presenting about Towards Truth to promote engagement

You have tertiary qualifications in law, demonstrated research and analytical skills, and a proven understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander history, culture and society.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you share our commitment to justice for First Nations people and truth-telling about our history, please send your resume along with a covering letter and responses to the selection criteria included in the position description.

Inquiries should be directed to Anna Harding via aharding@jec.org.au using the subject line: Research Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.