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Join CEI to Revolutionize Social Impact with High-Caliber Research in Vibrant Melbourne
Overview
Salary
£65000
Location
Melbourne, Australia - Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary: The Centre for Evidence and Implementation (CEI) is a pioneer in applying evidence and implementation science to social change. As part of the renowned Save the Children Australia family, CEI offers a stimulating environment that values professional growth, collaboration, and a commitment to driving social impact. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while nurturing your research skills alongside a team of experts.
- Contribute to mixed methods evaluations and evidence synthesis projects.
- Engage in data collection, analysis, literature reviews, and report writing.
- Support implementation practice training and assist with various administrative tasks.
- Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Ability to manage project work within tight deadlines and work collaboratively.
- An undergraduate degree in a relevant field is required; postgraduate qualifications preferred.
- Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
To apply, download the applicant pack from the CEI website, and send a detailed cover letter and CV to [email removed - click apply for more details]. CEI offers a supportive environment with a focus on professional development within a child-safe organisation.
The Centre for Evidence and Implementation (CEI) is looking for a dynamic and organised mixed methods researcher with a passion to drive social change through better evaluation and implementation. The role is based in Melbourne, Australia and offers a hybrid working model. The remuneration is $65,000 per annum, plus superannuation. The contract term is 24 months, with the possibility for extension, including a 6-month probation period.
The Role: The Research Assistant’s primary role is to contribute to the conduct of mixed methods program and system evaluation, implementation and evidence synthesis projects. The position is responsible for desk-based and fieldwork research that may include the collection of quantitative and qualitative data, data analysis, conducting literature and evidence reviews (screening, data extraction and providing summaries) and report writing. There will be other administrative and project support tasks, such as providing organisational support to implementation practice training and coaching, and assisting in the preparation of summaries, ethics submissions, presentations and funding proposals.
Job Requirements: Applicants should have familiarity with and proven aptitude for conducting quantitative and qualitative research (including data collection, analysis, report writing, and use of statistical analysis packages). Proven skills in systematically searching for and summarising research evidence are required. Applicants should also have a demonstrated ability to carry out project work to a high standard within tight timelines and the ability to form positive relationships and work well with colleagues, practitioners and service users. An undergraduate degree in Psychology, Social Work, Health, Social Policy, Social Sciences or related disciplines is required. Postgraduate qualifications are also desirable. Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered.
Benefits: CEI values its people and nurtures professional growth and emphasises collaboration. The Research Assistant will receive ongoing support and coaching from Advisors and Senior Advisors to develop skills and knowledge across a range of research methods and activities relevant to CEI’s evaluation, implementation and evidence synthesis work.
Application Details: Download the applicant pack and role description from the CEI website. Submit a cover letter (maximum 4 pages) highlighting your alignment with the position competencies, and your CV via email: [email removed - click apply for more details]. The closing date for applications is Thursday 31 October, 5pm AEST.
Additional Information: CEI is a subsidiary of Save the Children Australia, a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and sign our Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct.
