Permanent Part Time  – 22.8 hours per week (Flexible)

Band 6 - $88,405.57 - $96,243.93 (pro rata) + super

Do you have strong social research and analysis skills? Can you turn research into action? Yarra City Council is looking for a self-motivated person for the position of Social Research and Projects Officer to work within the Social Strategy Unit.

In addition to undertaking social research, qualitative and quantitative data analysis and community needs profiling, you will work closely in supporting the project management of a diversity of portfolios. Based on research, you will provide advice and recommendations to influence strategic planning, decision-making and investment in services and community infrastructure. The work of the Branch is strongly influenced by evidence-based and social determinants approaches and focuses on building connections, sustaining stakeholder relationships and integrating best-practice responses.

To apply, you’ll need tertiary qualifications in the social sciences or a related field and a proven track record in applied research, project management and evaluation in a local government or comparable context.

Further information can be obtained by seeing the Position Description below or contacting the Senior Coordinator Social Strategy, Julia Bennett-Mitrovski via [email protected], using the subject line: Social Research and Projects Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

 Social Research and Projects Officer - 703513 - Position Description - June 2021.docx

Please note: In your application, the selection panel will assess your CV against the technical skills, abilities, and qualifications of the Position Description as well as your separate responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.