Monash University 
Clayton, Australia Offer Summary
Monash University’s Faculty of Law invites an early‑career scholar to join as a Research Fellow in Digital Civil Justice. The 12‑month, full‑time, fixed‑term role is based at the Warren Centre for Civil Justice and focuses on the ARC Discovery Project “Redesigning Digital Justice.” Fellows will collaborate on developing human‑centred design methods and technologies for online hearings, prioritising the needs of litigants, including those with disabilities. Candidates must hold a law degree and a PhD (or equivalent) in law or a related discipline, with expertise in civil justice research and experience in qualitative or participatory methods. The position offers a salary of $86,195–$116,981 per annum plus superannuation, and flexible hybrid working arrangements.
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Project Description
Research Fellow - Digital Civil Justice
Job No.: 698026
Location: Clayton campus and Monash University Law Chambers
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12 Month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $86,195 - $116,981 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for an outstanding early career scholar to join the Faculty of Law. The Monash Law Faculty was established over 60 years ago to be a different kind of law school, with a pioneering spirit, an enterprising and inclusive approach, and a deep commitment to access to justice in all of its forms. We aim to produce talented legal thinkers who have strong ethical, forensic and practical legal skills that can be applied to creatively solve real-world problems. We invest in premium facilities worthy of our world-class students and staff, such as our renowned clinical sites, state-of-the art moot court, and contemporary, student-centred learning environments.
The Research Fellow will be based in the Warren Centre for Civil Justice. As the successful candidate you will work with a team on Redesigning Digital Justice, an ARC Discovery Project on improving the design methods and technologies used in online hearings. The project brings together leading Law and Human-Computer Interaction researchers at Monash University.
The project aims to bring advances in human-computer interaction to the forefront of online justice systems. We will centre the needs and experiences of litigants in designing effective systems and processes and developing a set of design principles, methods, and technologies for online hearings. This work tackles the challenge of creating systems consistent with legal standards acceptable to justice institutions and actors and inclusive of stakeholders, particularly people with disabilities.
To be appointable into this role you must hold a degree in law and a doctoral qualification in the relevant discipline area (e.g. law, social science, sociology) or equivalent qualifications or research experience and demonstrated expertise in civil justice research, particularly in relation to such topics as self-represented litigants and/or technology in courts and tribunals.
There is flexibility in the program to accommodate a range of different skills and experiences the Research Fellow might bring, including but not limited to qualitative research experience; experience in co-production, co-design, human-centred design or participatory research methods; and legal practising experience relevant to civil justice, particularly in connection with court and/or tribunal hearings.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.
Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.
Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Professor and Director, Warren Centre for Civil Justice - genevieve.grant@monash.edu
Position Description: Research Fellow
Applications Close: 30 October 2026 11:55pm AEDT
Please submit your application as soon as possible for this fabulous opportunity to join Monash University.
