AddressEvery institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.
Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.
Griffith Criminology Institute
Griffith Criminology Institute (GCI) is a large, diverse, and high-performing group of scholars focused on crime and justice issues. Through collaboration and innovation our research is helping find solutions to universal problems. GCI hosts the Transforming Corrections to Transform Lives Centre. The Centre’s vision is to support mothers and their children to have safe, dignified, and fulfilling lives, breaking down intergenerational cycles of disadvantage and incarceration, by transforming systems and generating new knowledge for evidence-based programs.
The Transforming Corrections to Transform Lives (TCTL) Centre is seeking to appoint a Senior Research Assistant who will contribute to the Centre by providing high level support to the research of the Centre in one or more of the following areas; systems assessment and systems transformation (government and NGO social services and criminal justice sector), design, delivery and evaluation of Communities of Practice, design and administration of research materials including quantitative and qualitative evaluation measures, and evaluation of an intensive service delivery model for mothers and children. The Senior Research Assistant may supervise Research Assistants for particular aspects of the Centre’s research.
As a Senior Research Assistant, you’ll take on complex local and global challenges, using your skills and experience to drive meaningful change. Here’s how you’ll make it matter:
- You will conduct field work and desktop research that contributes to the objectives of the Centre.
- You will draw on your existing training to assist with the design of data collection protocols, scientific tests or interview regimes.
- You will be responsible for data collection, storage and preliminary analysis of data, drafting reports and scholarly articles in accordance with research protocols.
- You will co-ordinate meetings between researchers and participating stakeholders, and document related discussions and outcomes.
- You will manage and assist in drafting reports and scholarly articles relevant to the Centre activities.
About you
What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.
You will also have:
- a Bachelors Degree with Honours and have at least 3 years work experience in a field based/desktop research role, or equivalent qualifications/work experience in a relevant field (e.g. criminology, policy and government systems, psychology, social work, etc).
- high level interpersonal and organisational skills and highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
- a demonstrated ability to work independently and with minimal supervision to meet competing deadlines and work effectively as a team member.
- excellent attention to detail.
Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable; developmental or correctional criminology, psychology or social work, midwifery or public health, particularly with respect to criminal justice affected individuals or disadvantaged populations field work.
What we can offer
This is a fixed term (to 30 June 2027), full-time position and will be primarily based at the Griffith University Mt Gravatt campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations. Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
Salary Range
The base salary will be Senior Research Assistant, Grade 1 in the range $88,995 - $99,367 per annum, plus 17% superannuation. The total package will be in the range $104,124 - $116,259 per annum.
Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:
- Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
- Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
- Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities
How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.
Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:
- A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About you section above and the position description)
- Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
- Names and contact details of three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)
Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.
For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Janet Ransley, Deputy Director, TCTL at *********@griffith.edu.au
For application support, please contact People Services on (07) 373 54*** and quote reference number REF5127Y.
Closing date: Sunday, 19 May 2024 at 5pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.
Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.
