Research Assistant

Research Assistant

Industrial Relations Commission

Location – Parramatta and Sydney CBD

Employment type – Temporary full time

Salary – $84,659 - $92,701 plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

Join the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) and support the delivery of high-quality legal outcomes across New South Wales. This is a great opportunity for an early-career legal professional to build hands-on experience, working directly with Commissioners and contributing to meaningful decisions that impact workplaces and communities. You’ll apply your legal research skills in a highly respected tribunal environment while developing strong professional capability

What you’ll do

As part of the Industrial Relations Commission, you will provide legal research and analytical support to Commissioners.

You will also

• Conduct legal research, including analysing case law and interpreting legislation


• Assist in drafting speeches, presentations and legal materials


• Proofread and edit documents to support high-quality outputs


• Prepare and maintain statistical information, including contributions to annual reporting


• Respond to complex legal and procedural enquiries


• Build effective stakeholder relationships across internal and external networks

You’ll work in a collaborative and professional environment, supporting senior decision-makers and contributing to outcomes that uphold fairness and integrity in the industrial relations system

What we’re looking for

• Completed legal qualifications with demonstrated knowledge of legal research methodologies


• Experience undertaking legal research, including analysis of legislation and case law 


• Strong written communication skills with the ability to present clear, concise information


• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and integrity

Download the role description

To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career


• Flexible, autonomous work environment


• Competitive pay and conditions


• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities


• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close Tuesday, 14 July 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Domonique Elder on 0418 448 086 or at [email protected].

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please call Mayur Kaushik on 0467 174 016 or via [email protected]. 

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

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