The Research Fellow will be responsible for conducting, publishing and presenting research (including literature reviews).  This will involve contributing to the design of new research projects, coordinating ethics approvals, contributing to project related communications and meetings and identifying new collaboration and funding opportunities.

To be considered for this role, you will possess a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. social science, policy or health) and have made substantial progress towards obtaining your doctoral qualification (or equivalent skills and experience).  You will have a strong commitment to professional ethics and evidence based practice and demonstrated understanding of the literature on parenting in vulnerable circumstances. 

This is a unique opportunity to use your quantitative and qualitative data collection methods and research skills to progress your academic career publishing and presenting your research findings.

You will also have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with relevant academic, government, industry and community stakeholders and partners, as well as strong organisational and time management skills.

Furthermore, you will enjoy being part of a genuinely supportive and people-focused team that is committed to maintaining an open and collaborative environment.
Candidates must obtain successful police and working with children checks prior to commencement of employment.This is a 12 month fixed term contract.

To apply, please forward a covering letter to Trudi Collins wth a brief response to the key selection criteria in the positiion description as well as a resume.

• Join a unique, national, independent, not-for-profit research and development organisation focused on helping parents raise happy, healthy children.
• $53,156 pro rata, plus 9% superannuation, flexible working arrangements and 5 weeks annual leave each year.
• Fun and dynamic team located in East Melbourne.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Research Officer to join our team. This position will conduct research, develop reports and correspondence and produce scientific presentations and publications. The Research Officer will also have the opportunity to work collaboratively across the Centre with other researchers and liaise directly with external agencies and project partners.

To be considered for this position, you will have completed your Honours degree in psychology or a related discipline, have a real interest in parenting and families and possess advanced skills, and experience using literature search databases and Endnote, as well as statistical software including SPSS. You will also have skills in social science research methods with demonstrated capacity to conduct high quality and innovative research in ‘real world’ settings.

This is a rare opportunity to take the next step in your career as a researcher with a genuinely supportive and collaborative team. You will be a highly motivated and proactive individual who has plenty of initiative and is able to work independently with limited supervision.

Enquiries relating to the position may be directed to Naomi Hackworth, Senior Research Fellow.

Please forward a covering letter with a brief response to each of the key selection criteria contained in the position description and resume to Trudi Collins, Human Resource Coordinator.