Research Assistant, Level ARA

• Based in the Justice and Society Unit at the City West campus and with PERCAN, Western Australia
• Two (2) full-time, 12 month fixed term contracts – one in SA, one in WA
• Commencement Salary: $72,218 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Roles

Two positions available; one based in the UniSA City West campus South Australia, and one based in PERCAN, Western Australia.

These positions are responsible for undertaking research related activities to support the senior research staff within the Australian Centre for Child Protection (ACCP).

Required research activities include proactively supporting and contributing to high quality research, competitive research grant activities, and active participation in research concentrations and other relevant collaborative forums, to deliver high quality research outcomes to meet the Excellence in Research in Australia (ERA) criteria.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Developing new knowledge and multi-disciplinary solutions to some of society’s most pressing issues, UniSA Justice & Society offers a wide range of programs and conducts world-class research in the fields of law, psychology, social work, human services and social sciences. UniSA Justice & Society is also home to the Australian Centre for Child Protection, Australia’s premier research centre focused on the development of new solutions and approaches to the critical problem of child abuse and neglect, partnering with PERCAN, with projects across 2022 and 2023.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide administration support in completing ethics applications for projects; collecting, analysing and preparing data in the development of tender submissions, grant applications, reports and scholarly articles
• Undertake literature reviews, collect and analyse data and performance statistics, and prepare and draft information and reports independently and as a member of a team
• Support the publishing and communicating of research outcomes from the Centre to different audiences including by participating and presenting at conferences and seminars
• Liaise with academics, researchers and other research participants including organising and attending meetings associated with ACCP projects
• Work with other researchers as part of a team and provide efficient project and administration support to members of the research team

Essential Skills and Experience

• Honours or Post Graduate Research Degree in a Behavioural, Social Science, Social Work, Education, Health, Policy or related discipline
• Research, policy or practice experience in an area related to any of the following: child protection, out of home care, child trauma, child sexual abuse or harmful sexual behaviours
• Demonstrated understanding of qualitative research methods and ability to undertake qualitative data analysis and strong skills in understanding and critiquing the quality of published research studies
• Demonstrated research writing skills, including an ability to locate, evaluate, compile, and edit relevant literature and research data
• Excellent initiative, problem solving, time management and organisational skills, including experience in priority setting, the ability to perform multiple tasks, to work productively with limited supervision and within a team environment, and to work to deadlines

Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Access to great personal development opportunities
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
• Employee assistance and development programs
• Corporate health insurance
• Staff study support

Culture

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Emma Kelvin, Recruitment Consultant. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 0482 or via email at [email protected]  using job reference number 4071.

Applications close: 11:30pm Thursday 12 May 2022

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check.

How to apply:

Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.

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UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

For further support, contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or email [email protected]  and you will receive a response within one working day.

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