Research Assistant

About the role:

This new 12 month fixed term position will join the Cybercrime Squad to help conduct a major piece of academic quality evaluation research into repeat victimisation, which is funded by the National Cybercrime Capability Fund.

The research aligns with the Victoria Police Cybercrime Strategy 2022-2027 strategic priority to Support Victims. Other research work may be assigned as required.

The successful applicant will work under the supervision of and reports to the Manager Analyst, Cybercrime Intelligence team within the Cybercrime Squad. The position will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including the Police Research Unit. Training for internal systems will be provided.

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

Your duties will include:

• Assisting with finalising the research design and materials.
• Assisting with obtaining approvals for the research, including ethics approval.
• Conducting data collection (interviews and survey) and analysis.
• Report writing.
• Other research work as required.

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• An undergraduate degree in social or behavioural sciences.
• Research experience demonstrating appropriate research techniques and methods.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare plain language, academic quality research reports.
• Experience or knowledge relevant to cybercrime issues (eg, recent work or study in a field addressing cybercrime)

Requirements and relevant information:

• One full-time, fixed term position for 12 months from commencement.
• This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo National Security Vetting, achieve and maintain a security classification as determined by the Department Head. To achieve this, applicants must be an Australian Citizen.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Completed application form - the word document (2. Application form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement.
• An example of your research writing, whether published or not. - attach to your submission.

Applications close midnight, Tuesday 30 April 2024.

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms; Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) website, Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

Current Victorian Government employees must apply via Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE). 

For further information, please contact: Dr Shane McKenzie, Manager Analyst, Cybercrime Squad on (03) 99060*** or **************@police.vic.gov.au.

We welcome applications from people with disability. If you have a disability/medical condition and require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact VPS Recruitment via email **************@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 8***.

About Us:

Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety. 

Having a workforce that reflects the community we serve is important to Victoria Police. We want to attract and retain people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to apply as we celebrate the benefit that diversity brings to our employees, our services, and our community.

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