• Be part of an exciting initiative and a brand - new full-time role - fixed term – 14 months (with the possibility of extension subject to further funding being secured).
• Work within a new team formed to support a consortium of Aboriginal Community Control Organisations (ACCOs) to design a self-determined, ground up and holistic justice approach that respond to community’s needs and aspirations in the West of Melbourne.
• Receive a generous SCHCADS Award salary Level 5, Pay Point 1 ($97,377.28pa)

About the role

The Research Officer will be a Djirra employee supporting the Manager and a Governance Group (GG) composed of Aboriginal Community Control Organisations (ACCOs) to implement the new Western Melbourne Justice Reinvestment project.

The Research Officer will play a key role in designing and implementing participatory Aboriginal research methodologies to build community evidence and data in line with Indigenous Data Sovereignty principles and Indigenous Data Governance protocols.

You will be based out of Djirra’s office in the West and work from other offices as needed:

• Support Aboriginal-led data collection and mapping processes including data/literature reviews, community mapping (i.e. asset mapping, stakeholder and systems mapping).
• Facilitate participatory action research design methodologies to support the creation, sharing, use and storage of data in line with Indigenous Data Sovereignty principles and Indigenous Governance protocols.
• Facilitate the design of culturally safe data collection processes and tools and support the analysis of the information.
• Contribute quantitative and qualitative information/evidence to inform GG decision making and for reporting and communicating with different audiences
• Support the roles of the community researchers and support their capacity building/mentoring.
• Contribute to the design of a self-determined Outcomes and Measurement Framework to accompany the JR strategy.

Requirements

(Please refer to the full position description for this role locate on Djirra website 'Join our Team' page).

• Demonstrated relevant experience in equivalent roles
• Demonstrated experience in research and skills in data collection, data entry, interviewing, survey administration in either a university or research focused role at an organisation.
• Demonstrated or desire to develop knowledge and skills in Aboriginal research design methodologies.
• A Victorian Employees Working with Children's Check card or willing to obtain one
• Willing to obtain a Police Check at Djirra's expense

If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.

Please do not hesitate to contact Kathryn Robb, Manager of Program Development and Effectiveness at [email protected], using the subject line: Research Officer, Justice Reinvestment enquiry via EthicalJobs, if you want to discuss this role or for further information.

To apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button and submit your resume, cover letter and completed screening questions which will be sent via email once you have submitted your application.

Please note screening questions are a requirement of your application. During the application process you may see an option to upload a video. Please note this is not a requirement of the application process.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Attractive salary packaging options (including meals and entertainment)
• Generous leave provisions apply and annual leave loading
• Employee Assistance Program with supportive, confidential counselling for personal and work concern
• Collaborative and inclusive team
• Additional paid leave for end of year office closure period
• Access to company vehicles for any work related travel
• Cultural awareness training both formal and informal settings is provided
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) Program available to full time staff