Aps6 Senior Research Officer - Adelaide Cbd

Chandler Macleod is an equal opportunity employer as part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disability, and culturally and linguistic diverse candidates are always encouraged to apply. ****Applications close by 4pm Tuesday 21st of November 2023.**** ***Mandatory: Australian Citizenship required to work within Federal Government*** Our Federal Government client is seeking to engage in a APS6 Senior Research Officer position for a 12-month assignment with potential extension in ADELAIDE CBD About the Team The Research and Evaluation Branch is responsible for ensuring that NDIA policies, practices and priorities are informed by trustworthy and robust evidence. The branch aims to improve evidence based decision making within the NDIA and finds solutions to high priority issues, shaping disability research to maximise its impact for the NDIS. The branch is accountable for collating and conducting research, evidence, best practice and lived experiences for decision-making. This includes evaluating key NDIA programs and initiatives, ensuring staff are able to find, generate and utilise evidence for decision-making and translating our knowledge of research to our customers and stakeholders. About the Role The APS6 Senior Research Officer Evidence Synthesis will support the planning and conduct of evidence reviews (e.g., systematic reviews, living reviews, meta-analyses) and primary research aiming to deliver the best available research evidence to inform Agency decisions. It is a team membership position that may be required to perform work that involves project leadership requiring the setting of priorities and managing workflows of a project under supervision of more senior staff. The APS6 Senior Research Officer will provide detailed technical, professional, policy, operational support and advice in relation to complex problems. It may be required to coordinate and assist in the strategic planning, program and project management and policy development that support the NDIA’s objectives to “build a world-leading National Disability Insurance Scheme”. Key skills required for the role:Systematic review(s)Research / evidence synthesisPrior research experience in disability, psychology, medicine, epidemiology, education, economics, social science, statistics or related fields   Prior experience in government or NGOs is not required    Desirable skills:Meta-analysis or statistical modelling Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Designing and documenting protocols for environmental scans, evidence snapshots, scoping or systematic reviews of evidence relevant to participants or models of practice.Conducting searches of scientific and grey literature in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) standards.Performing research in line with documented protocols for inclusion/exclusion of records, data extraction, quality appraisal and data synthesis.Maintaining project related records including research software or platforms.Engaging with external and internal stakeholders to interpret findings and support translation.Preparing and presenting research reports and recommendations for different stakeholders, including internal slide-pack summaries for stakeholders.Contribute subject matter expertise in…
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