Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 11th Jul 2024
- Melbourne > Richmond
Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.
Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.
We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.
The Senior Research Coordinator at the Centre for Just Places will play a pivotal role within the Stronger Communities team, actively contributing to the organisation’s commitment to supporting place-based approaches and research that emphasises community strengths, resilience and self-determination.
Working closely with the Centre for Just Places’ management team and key stakeholders, this role will have with a key focus on the delivery of the next iteration of Dropping off the Edge, helping to build on over 25 years of research into persistent and multilayered disadvantage across Australia. This role involves managing the qualitative component of this research, including stakeholder engagement, providing essential administrative and project support, and ensuring the smooth implementation of initiatives.
The Senior Research Coordinator will also play a crucial role in supporting the sustainability and expansion of the Centre’s work, with a particular focus on our commitment to place-based research, climate justice, and new methods for understanding equity, wellbeing and disadvantage.
This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:
The Centre for Just Places was established by Jesuit Social Services, with seed funding from philanthropy and government to support and enable place-based approaches to social and ecological justice. We do this through three main areas of work:
Please apply in confidence.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date may be subject to change without notice.
Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.
We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.
Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.