Senior Advisor, Research And Translation (Vpsg 5), X2 Roles

X2 Roles available in the Research and Influence team at Respect Victoria:

• Senior Advisor, Research and Translation: Part time/Full time (negotiable), Fixed Term to 16 May 2025
• Senior Advisor, Research and Translation (Quantitative Analysis): Part time/Full time (negotiable), Fixed Term to 30 June 2025.

Reporting to the Research Manager, both positions will lead and support initiatives to build knowledge and inform policy and practice in primary prevention of family violence and violence against women. They will have a strong focus on translating research findings and data analysis into evidence-informed resources and advice to drive policy, practice and communications impact. 

The successful candidates will have high-level knowledge of current issues related to primary prevention practice and evidence-building, particularly with relation to family violence, violence against women and other forms of gender violence, and strong conceptual and analytical skills. The Senior Advisor, Research and Translation (Quantitative Analysis) will additionally have high-level skills in designing, implementing and communicating findings from quantitative analysis.

The positions will focus on scoping, designing and implementing small and large-scale research activities, including through the development of partnerships with academic, government and not-for-profit partners to co-produce different pieces of work. The roles will lead development of Research And Translation of that research in the prevention of family violence, violence against women and other forms of gender-based violence, including in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams across Respect Victoria. They will lead and co-develop dissemination of knowledge products, information, tools and advice to partners in the primary prevention and broader family violence sector.

Please open the Position Description to read more.

Respect Victoria

Respect Victoria was established as a Statutory Authority under the Prevention of Family Violence Act 2018 on the 4th October 2018. We have a broad focus on the primary prevention of family violence and violence against women in Victoria, and work collaboratively with stakeholders to provide state-wide leadership to create social, institutional, organisational and community change.

Respect Victoria recognises strength in diversity and values an inclusive workplace and are committed to providing flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex or queer people. 

If you are interested in this role, but unsure how your experiences might fit, please contact us for a discussion. 

Essential experience and skills

• Demonstrated 3+ years of applied experience conducting or supporting research, data analysis and research translation in government, not-for-profit or academic contexts
• Demonstrated research or practice experience related to preventative health, prevention of family violence/violence against women, sexual and reproductive health or gender equality efforts
• Demonstrated experience in successfully translating complex ideas and research findings for different audiences
• And/or relevant tertiary qualification(s) in public health, social sciences, gender studies or related fields
• Senior Advisor, Research and Translation (quantitative analysis) only: High-level literacy in quantitative methods and analysis.

Essential expertise

• Specialist knowledge of key concepts, issues and evidentiary contexts related to primary prevention of family violence and violence against women
• Applied technical expertise in various research methods.

What’s on offer?

• Conduct meaningful work to assist Respect Victoria drive long term systemic change in the prevention of family violence and all forms of violence against women
• A competitive salary plus 11% super
• Melbourne CBD location with flexible hybrid work arrangements (working in office 2 days per week)
• Health and well-being initiatives
• An emphasis on work/life balance.

To apply

A cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your experience against the key responsibilities (within three pages) in reference to the attached Position Description, and your resume through the Careers.vic.gov.au website. If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, contact Stephanie Lusby, Research Manager at ***************@respectvictoria.vic.gov.au.

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