Aps6 Senior Research Officer - Hobart

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 Sunday 19th 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 Hobart – TASMANIA.

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 is a team membership position that will be required to perform research activities, stakeholder engagement and project management.

The APS6 Senior Research Officer position has reasonable autonomy and accountability to exercise both initiative and judgment to interpret legislation and policy, in the application of practices and procedures to achieve outcomes within the functions.

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:

• Research translation with qualification in disability, allied health, public health or related discipline.
• Candidates should have a minimum Bachelor level qualifications in public health, disability, psychology, allied health or other related disciplines and be able to demonstrate a good understanding of evidence-based decision-making, knowledge translation strategies and implementation science theories and frameworks.
• Experience conducting systematic reviews is desirable.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Working with internal stakeholders to scope, develop and manage project plans.
• Using expertise in knowledge translation to support evidence based policy and practice.
• Supporting research and evaluation activities conducted by the Research and Evaluation Branch.
• Maintaining project related records including research software or platforms.
• Preparing and presenting internal reports and recommendations, including slide-pack summaries for stakeholders.

(NOTE: the key responsibilities of the role are based on current priorities and may change over time)

It is highly desirable that the successful applicant understand or lived experience in the field of disability.

What's on Offer?
•           Position located in Hobart - TASMANIA
•           APS6 $60.26/per hour + super
•           Temporary contract for 12 months, with possibility to extend
•           Standard Hours or work - Monday to Friday, 8:30 am till 5:00 pm – 37.5hrs pw

If you are interested in the role and you have the right experience for the position, please apply now following the link below. CM123