Address Employment Type: Full Time (35-hours week)
Duration: 2 years months fixed term
Remuneration: $96,960 + 17% super + annual leave loading
Location: Kensington, NSW
Why this role matters:
The Research Officer will play a key role in the Justice Health Research Program (JHRP), School of Population Health. Since 2010, JHRP has sought to deliver on its mission of generating new knowledge and developing interventions tackling the social determinants of offending, preventing incarceration, and improving health, justice, and welfare outcomes for those in contact with the justice system.
The position will provide technical and research assistance to senior research staff in activities associated with a research project funded by the Ian Potter Foundation titled “Reducing systemic inequity in health services in prisons for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people”.
The aim of the project is to assess the feasibility of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community-Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) accessing selected Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items to provide a sustainable funding model for holistic and culturally appropriate health care delivery in Australian prisons.
The role of Research Officer will report to the Professor and has no direct reports.
Key Accountabilities (but not limited to):
Contribute independently or as a team member in collaborative research to support the delivery of the research project.
Undertake discipline-appropriate research activities, e.g. surveys, literature reviews, data gathering, evaluation and/or recording of results using appropriate research methods.
Provide support to obtain and maintain ethical approvals.
Contribute to research papers for submission to peer-reviewed journals.
Support the dissemination of research outcomes to the scientific and wider community. Participate in and/or present at conferences and/or workshops relevant to the project as required.
Skills Required:
A university degree in public health or related discipline including psychology, health services management, social sciences or law, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through a combination of education, training, or experience.
Demonstrated experience in methodologically rigorous data collection, stakeholder consultation and codesign, and/or research evaluation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
Demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain effective stakeholder relationships whilst exercising discretion and confidentiality.
An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Benefits and Culture:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our benefits include:
Career development opportunities
17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
How to apply
To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Please click Apply now to submit your application online.
Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (Skills & Experience in the position description) and interest in the role. To view the full position description, please click on the Position Description link below.
Contact
Aarti
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
a.aarti@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Tuesday 26th March before 11.30pm.
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
