Senior Research Assistant Transforming Corrections to Transform Lives
Senior Research Assistant Transforming Corrections to Transform Lives
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Job Description
The Transforming Corrections to Transform Lives (TCTL) Centre is seeking to appoint a Senior Research Assistant who will contribute to the Centre by providing high level support to the research of the Centre in one or more of the following areas; systems assessment and systems transformation (government and NGO social services and criminal justice sector) design and administration of research materials including quantitative and qualitative evaluation measures and evaluation of an intensive service delivery model for mothers and children. The Senior Research Assistant may supervise Research Assistants for particular aspects of the Centres research.
As a Senior Research Assistant youll take on complex local and global challenges using your skills and experience to drive meaningful change. Heres how youll make it matter:
- You will conduct field work and desktop research that contributes to the objectives of the Centre.
- You will draw on your existing training to assist with the design of data collection protocols scientific tests or interview regimes.
- You will be responsible for data collection storage and preliminary analysis of data drafting reports and scholarly articles in accordance with research protocols.
- You will coordinate meetings between researchers and participating stakeholders and document related discussions and outcomes.
- You will manage and assist in drafting reports and scholarly articles relevant to the Centre activities.
About you
What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence ethics and engagement youll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact youll have on every community and every future.
You will also have:
- a Bachelors Degree with Honours and have at least 3 years experience in a field based/desktop research role or equivalent qualifications/work experience in a relevant field (e.g. further study or work experience in criminology policy and government systems psychology social work etc).
- high level interpersonal and organisational skills and highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
- a demonstrated ability to work independently and with minimal supervision to meet competing deadlines and work effectively as a team member.
- Excellent attention to detail.
Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable; developmental or correctional criminology psychology or social work midwifery or public health particularly with respect to criminal justice affected individuals or disadvantaged populations field work.
What we can offer
This is a fixed term (to 30 June 2027) fulltime position primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Mt Gravatt). As Griffith is a multisite University you may be required to work across other locations. Griffith Universitys sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul Yuggera Jagera Turrbal Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
Salary Range
The fulltime base salary will be Senior Research Assistant Grade 1 in the range $90775 $101354 per annum 17% superannuation. The total package will be in the range $106206 $118585 per annum.
Additional Information :
Why Griffith
As a valuesled organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:
- A wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
- Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
- Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives on campus Gym facilities
How to apply
At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all whoever you are and wherever youre from. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
Griffith University values diversity inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zerotolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to Griffiths Modern Slavery Policy.
Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:
- A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About you section above and the position description)
- Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
- Names and contact details of three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)
Applicants must have unrestricted working rights for the duration of this appointment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.
For further information specifically about this role please contact Professor Susan Dennison Director TCTL at
For application support please contact People Services on (07)and quote reference number REF6977F.
Closing date: Monday 10 February 2025 at 11.59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.
Please allow at least 1 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
