Positions Available

Become part of a University sector best practice and award-winning volunteer program that is internationally recognised. Academic Integrity Ambassadors promote and foster a culture of Academic Integrity at the University through promotional activities and by assisting with the development of educational resources. Ambassadors also visit courses and programs in different faculties and run student-led workshops to raise awareness of the importance of academic integrity. Have your say and actively shape this program by bringing in your ideas!

Responsibilities

• Be the student voice and role model for Academic Integrity around the University
• Promote and foster a culture of Academic Integrity 
• Visit courses in different faculties to raise awareness of academic integrity
• Organise promotional activities and events
• Plan and run student-led workshops
• Assist with the development of educational resources, social media and marketing activities
• Be a point of contact to students and academic staff around Academic Integrity
• Actively shape the development of this program as a Student Leader

Who can apply?

Applicants must be a University student who has completed at least one semester of studies in an undergraduate program or any semester in a postgraduate program with a minimum overall GPA of > 5 in their current degree. All applicants need to be available Weeks 1-3 of Semester 2, 2025 for in-course visits and promotional activities and 18 – 22 August for Academic Integrity Awareness Week. Min commitment 20 hours per semester.

Applicants must have a general understanding of Academic Integrity rules along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A high level of confidence for public speaking and engagement activities and enthusiastic, reliable, punctual and committed to the program with ability to work well as part of a team.

Does this position interest you?

Please complete the online application form by Friday 25 April 2025. For further information please email Claudia Gottwald, Academic Integrity Skills Officer at integrityskills@adelaide.edu.au.

Do you remember what it was like to start your first job out of University? The challenges, the highlights and the lessons learned since then. This is your chance to share that knowledge.

Facilitated by the Career Services team, our mentoring programs connect current students to industry professionals. Mentoring is a learning relationship that focuses on the mentee's goals and development. Our programs provide students with an opportunity to develop career management skills and increase employability in their industry, based on their mentor's insights, guidance and personal perspectives. Mentors engage in the learning and coaching process, helping students to achieve their goals.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the development of your mentee, based on their needs
• Act as a resource, adviser or coach based on their needs.
• Participation in the program is based on both your availability and students' requirements.

Who can apply?

We welcome expressions of interest from all industry professionals, of all experience areas, levels and personal backgrounds. You can be based in Adelaide, interstate or overseas. You do not have to be an alumnus of the University to be involved.

Current students of the university are unable to apply for this volunteer role.

Does this position interest you?

For further information please visit the Career Services website.

Please note this is a proxy role that is required only for backfill when the primary representative is unavailable.

The role of the University of Adelaide Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) is to protect the welfare and rights of participants in research undertaken at, or in conjunction with, the University of Adelaide. This is done in accordance with the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research 2023 (National Statement).

The HREC reviews research submissions and considers the ethical implications of proposed research projects on human participants and determines whether they are acceptable on ethical grounds.

The HREC also includes the following membership categories: a chairperson, community members, health professionals, pastoral care representative, indigenous representative, a lawyer and experienced researchers.

Responsibilities

Eligibility

• Current knowledge of research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and/or knowledge of indigenous culture.

Skills, expertise, experience, knowledge

• Ability to read and review large research applications and bring a community perspective to meetings.
• A willingness to be an active contributor.
• Experience in reviewing large documents.
• Experience on a committee.

Who can apply?

Attendance requirements / Time Commitment

• Available to attend meetings on Monday afternoons and provide out of session review on an ad hoc basis
• Initial 3-year term.
• The HREC meets ten times each year on a Monday; meetings are from 2-5pm.
• Out-of-session pre-reading of applications is required in preparation for meetings (3-4 hours per month).

Location

• Committee meetings are held at the University of Adelaide, Rundle Mall Plaza, Adelaide or via Microsoft Teams.

Benefits to the volunteer

• Help to advance leading edge research in an important and practical way by bringing an independent view to the HREC.
• Gain an understanding of the broad range of research activities that are undertaken by the University.

Does this position interest you?

For more information, please review the appropriate Position Description

HREC Indigenous Representative Role Description (External)

HREC Indigenous Representative Role Description (Internal)

Queries can be directed to

Name: Mel Kluge, Team Leader, Human Research Ethics, Office of Research Ethics, Compliance and Integrity, University of Adelaide
Telephone: 8313 6028
Email: hrec@adelaide.edu.au   
Website:  https://www.adelaide.edu.au/staff/research/ethics-compliance-integrity/human-research-ethics

Applications

To apply for this position:

• Please provide your CV,
• A covering letter or email (no more than 500 words):
  • advising the role you are applying for,
  • and outlining your reasons for applying for the position

Email your application to hrec@adelaide.edu.au 

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

The role of the University of Adelaide Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) is to protect the welfare and rights of participants in research undertaken at, or in conjunction with, the University of Adelaide. This is done in accordance with the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research 2023 (National Statement).

The HREC reviews research submissions and considers the ethical implications of proposed research projects on human participants and determines whether they are acceptable on ethical grounds.

The HREC also includes the following membership categories: a chairperson, community members, health professionals, pastoral care representative, indigenous representative, a lawyer and experienced researchers.

Eligibility 

Internal and external researchers are encouraged to apply.

Skills, expertise, experience, knowledge:

• Ability to read and review large research applications and bring a community perspective to meetings.
• A willingness to be an active contributor.
• Experience in reviewing large documents.
• Experience on a committee.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in applying human research ethics principles including an understanding of the National Statement. Experience working in the field of human research.

Attendance requirements / Time Commitment

• Available to attend meetings on Monday afternoons and provide out of session review on an ad hoc basis
• Initial 3-year term.
• The HREC meets ten times each year on a Monday; meetings are from 2-5pm.
• Out-of-session pre-reading of applications is required in preparation for meetings (3-4 hours per month).

Location

• Committee meetings are held at the University of Adelaide, Rundle Mall Plaza, Adelaide or via Microsoft Teams.

Benefits to the volunteer

• Help to advance leading edge research in an important and practical way by bringing an independent view to the HREC.
• Gain an understanding of the broad range of research activities that are undertaken by the University.

Enquiries

For more information, please review the appropriate Position Description

HREC Researcher Representative Role Description (External)

HREC Researcher Representative Role Description (Internal)

Queries can be directed to:

Name: Mel Kluge, Team Leader, Human Research Ethics, Office of Research Ethics, Compliance and Integrity, University of Adelaide
Telephone: 8313 6028
Email: hrec@adelaide.edu.au   
Website:  https://www.adelaide.edu.au/staff/research/ethics-compliance-integrity/human-research-ethics

Applications

To apply for this position:

• Please provide your CV,
• A covering letter or email (no more than 500 words):
  • advising the role you are applying for,
  • and outlining your reasons for applying for the position

Email your application to hrec@adelaide.edu.au 

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

The Talking With Aussies program helps international students improve their conversational English skills. Volunteers come from a range of age groups and backgrounds, and include students, staff, retirees and working professionals.

Responsibilities

• To meet with students an hour a week for a Semester.
• To foster students’ language development, helping them to communicate with confidence, strengthen their pronunciation, and Aussie slang. This will be of a general nature; the program is not a tutoring or editing service.
• To engage in a range of conversation topics which may help the student become more familiar with Australian customs and culture.

Who can apply?

Applicants should have a good standard of spoken English, and the ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds and age groups with a patient and friendly manner. Students, staff, alumni and public can volunteer for this position. Current international students of the university are unable to apply for this volunteer role.

Does this position interest you?

Please visit our website for further information or complete the expression of interest form. For any questions, please contact the TWA Program Coordinator at twa@adelaide.edu.au

With over 35 sporting clubs Adelaide University Sport & Fitness (AUSF) has many volunteering opportunities through events, clubs and national competitions. Volunteering can be a rewarding experience, providing pathways for your career, interests and development. At AUSF we value our volunteers and have a number of reward incentives in place. 

Opportunities

• Club support roles
• Event support roles
• Administration support roles
• Coaching and umpiring

Who can apply?

Applicants can be students, staff, Alumni and the general public who have an interest in sports or would like to meet new people while developing new skills. Volunteering participation hours can be claimed by UoA students as part of the Adelaide Graduate Award program.

Does this position interest you?

Please complete the online application form or email sports@adelaide.edu.au

Want to become more involved with the University? Want to be a Student Leader? Want your voice heard?
We have a number of Student Leader roles that provide students with a voice, the opportunity to partner with faculty and shape the University, as well as support peers. 

Responsibilities

• Please visit the Student: Your Voice website for individual volunteer roles and responsibilities.

Who can apply?

Applicants must be a current students with additional eligibility criteria listed for each role.

Does this position interest you?

Please visit the Student: Your Voice website page for the full list of opportunities. If you have any questions please contact justine.robertson@adelaide.edu.au

This interactive schools program for primary students is usually held on Wednesday mornings at the Waite Historic Precinct during school term. This program immerses primary school students into the recreated world of 1892. Our volunteers contribute by developing a character through role-play and costumes to help recreate the past for the children.

Responsibilities

• lead children through various activities
• role-play characters from the 1890s
• dress in period costumes from the 1890s
• adhere to the Child Safety Protection Policy and Code of Conduct
• undertake required training and screenings for the role

Who can apply?

Applicants can be alumni, staff or members of the public. This role suits those that have an interest in history and enjoy working with children. Volunteers must have excellent communication skills, be reliable, punctual and committed to the program. Please note that the program runs most Wednesday mornings during school term. This is a long term volunteer role and requires a working with children check before commencement.

Does this position interest you?

To express your interest in this volunteer role, please contact Kathryn Pearson, Urrbrae House Coordinator at urrbraehouse@adelaide.edu.au

The Waite Conservation Reserve is noted as one of the largest and best surviving examples of Grey Box Grassy Woodland in South Australia. Home to more than 200 species of native plants as well as kangaroos, koalas and echidnas, it is a valuable asset to the University of Adelaide and the people of South Australia.

The Friends of Waite Conservation Reserve are a group of volunteers who work with the University of Adelaide to maintain and improve the natural value of the reserve and the visitor experience.  Volunteers play an important role in the maintenance, rehabilitation and day to day functioning of the reserve through their working bees/bushcare days.

Responsibilities

Volunteers can take on many roles including; 

• weeding
• tree-planting
• track maintenance
• biological survey and monitoring

Who can apply?

Working bees/bushcare days are open to anyone, and offers a chance for you to learn about nature while improving your fitness and making a practical difference in a fun, supportive and inclusive environment with like-minded people. 

Does this position interest you?

Please contact Peter Bird, President on info@friendsofthewaitereserve.org.au or visit the website for further information.