Organisation : Centre for Evidence and Implementation (CEI)
Location : Melbourne (Carlton)
Work type : Contract/Temporary
Sector : Children, Community Development, Families, Research / Medical Research
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 3 Aug, 2018
About the organisation
The Centre for Evidence and Implementation (CEI) is an intermediary organisation positioned between the domains of policy, research and practice within child, youth and family services. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to achieve the most desirable life outcomes for vulnerable children, families and communities through informed use of evidence in practice, programming and policy.
About the role
- Melbourne location
- 1 year full-time contract (part-time will be considered)
The role:
In this role you will provide support to CEI staff in the conduct of research projects, with responsibility for the collection and collation of quantitative and qualitative data, data analysis using SPSS and other databases, conducting literature searches, providing summaries and assisting in the preparation of reports and presentations.
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver projects, or components of projects, requiring strong quantitative and qualitative research evaluation methodologies as directed
- Facilitate strong relationships with external stakeholders such as government policy-makers, practitioners in the field, and other agency staff as required
- Support and follow research and evaluation quality control processes
- Work in an integrated way with others on CEI team as required, using research and evaluation expertise to help achieve project outcomes
What you will bring:
You will be a proactive and enthusiastic member of the team with a demonstrated ability to solve problems through informed, analytical and critical thinking. Your strong sense of integrity, professional ethics and commitment to evidence informed practice and policy-making will see you build and influence well-developed relationships and support the ongoing growth of CEI. Your highly developed interpersonal skills will see you engage with stakeholders effectively and impart high-level information clearly and in a manner that is understood by all.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Bachelor’s degree in health, social science, or related discipline
- Knowledge of research and evaluation methodology and protocols (e.g. ethics applications)
- Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative research, including data collection, collation and analysis
- Experience working with clients or stakeholders independently or under supervision
- Strong conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong team work skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
What’s in it for you:
- Agile work environment
- Competitive salary reflective of skills and experience
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Research Assistant via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Children, #Community_Development, #Families, #ResearchMedical_Research
