Research Assistant (Level ARA)

• Open to Australian Aboriginal Peoples and UniSA employees only
• Part-time (0.8 FTE), fixed term contract until 28 April 2023 based in UniSA Education Futures at the Mawson Lakes campus
• Commencement Salary: $74,385 pro rata per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

The Research Assistant will contribute to the research efforts of UniSA Education Futures and will undertake research on the translation of the science of learning in real-world learning environments such as schools and museums. Under direction, the Research Assistant will manage data collection, storage and analysis for the research projects associated with the UniSA Connect and UniSA Catalyst programs. The Research Assistant may also have a role in the development and delivery of Teacher Professional Learning associated with the projects.

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.

Core Responsibilities

• Undertake research under routine supervision to achieve project outcomes including: implementation of the project data collection strategies, data management plan, and routine data analysis. Maintain ‘data dashboard’ for school partners in the project
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of teacher professional learning, for schools associated with the project
• Assist in preparing or contributing to the preparation of refereed journal publications, conference and seminar papers arising from the research
• Undertake administrative duties associated with relevant research projects
• Liaise with partners to develop new research partnerships, increase awareness of UniSA programs and pathways, and further develop the connection of UniSA with young people, schools, school associations, teacher professional associations, industry partners, parents and the broader community

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and/or demonstrated equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
• Experience in the delivery of educational programs with school aged children
• Experience with educational data collection (e.g., focus groups and semi-structured interviews) and analysis
• Evidence of capacity in data analysis using tools such as SPSS, R and/or qualitative tools such as NVivo
• High level written, oral and digital communication skills including demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with team members, external parties including schools, industry colleagues and students

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
• Employee assistance and development programs
• A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
• Staff study support
• A variety of leave arrangements

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 Alex Koszegi – Senior Consultant Talent Sourcing For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 4331.

Applications close: 11.30pm Sunday 21 August 2022

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.

To be eligible to apply for internal positions, you must either identify as an Australian Aboriginal Person, or be a current UniSA continuing, fixed-term or casual staff member at the time the position is advertised.

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