AddressFixed term part time role 15 hours per week, based in Canberra or Melbourne till 31 October 2024.
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for provision of support for the successful completion of quantitative and qualitative research projects carried out by the National Centre for Pastoral Research (NCPR). The Research Assistant will work closely with the research team to ensure that all projects are completed on time and to the highest standard.
The role:
- Assist NCPR researchers in the implementation, data collection, analysis and reporting stages of all qualitative and quantitative research projects to ensure their timely completion.
- Use NVivo to assist in data analysis for qualitative research projects.
- Assist with other data cleaning, manipulation and calculation tasks as required.
- Assist with the preparation and implementation of workshops, seminars and other educational programs arising from NCPR research.
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on the status of research projects.
- Manage material for and assist in the production of research reports and print and online publications.
About you:
- Knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church and its organisational structures in Australia.
- An understanding of and willingness to work within the mission and identity of the Catholic Church.
- Tertiary qualifications, preferably in social sciences or a related discipline.
- A sound understanding of social research and basic knowledge of quantitative or qualitative research analytical software (SPSS and NVivo).
- Demonstrated sound experience in Microsoft Office applications software, with intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills.
- Sound understanding and experience of working with confidential data and maintaining confidentiality, privacy and integrity in professional interactions.
- High level organisational skills, including demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Being adaptable and flexible, with the ability to multitask.
- A capacity and desire to work as part of a small, flexible, professional research team.
For a copy of the position description or any other enquiries regarding this role, please contact ******@catholic.org.au.
About Us
The Catholic Church in Australia is served by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC), the permanent collegial assembly of the Bishops of Australia.
The General Secretariat exists to support the work of the Bishops Conference, which meets twice each year but is a permanent institution that operates between plenary meetings through the Permanent Committee and bishop’s commissions. The National Centre for Pastoral Research is an agency of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) under an advisory body, the Australian Catholic Council for Pastoral Research that reports to the Permanent Committee. The mission of the National Centre for Pastoral Research is to assist the Catholic Church in Australia at all levels in understanding the cultural, social and personal dimensions of religion in the changing contemporary context.
The Mission and Values of the Catholic Church of Australia are that work is for people, not people for work. Our Vision is that through work, individuals contribute to the common good and achieve fulfilment as human beings. The Church teaches that employees and employers are regarded as partners in their place of work and their respective roles. Mutual respect, esteem, and goodwill underpin the relationship between the employer and the employee. Employees are encouraged and enabled to see their work not merely as a source of income but as providing a service and a benefit to others in society.
Benefits
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference is an equal employment opportunity employer and promotes and supports a family-friendly workplace, including flexible work options such as:
- Free onsite parking in Braddon (Canberra) and free street parking in Boxhill (Melbourne).
- Hybrid work-from-home options, along with other flexibility provisions are available through our flexible work policy.
How to apply
Please submit a current resume along with a cover letter demonstrating your knowledge, skills and experience as aligned to the dot points in the “About You” section above.
Applications close at Midnight on Sunday, 4 February 2024.
Additional Information for Applicants
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference is an equal employment opportunity employer and promotes and supports a family-friendly workplace. The successful applicant must be eligible to work in Australia and may be required to provide a Working with Children Check or a suitable Police Check as part of the recruitment process.
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference respects your privacy. In applying for this position, you will be providing the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference with personal including sensitive information. The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance. Our privacy collection notice and Policy and Safeguarding Policy can be obtained by visiting www.catholic.au.
