• Based at our Macquarie Park Office
• 2-3 days a week, 12 month contract (with the possibility of an ongoing contract)
• Salary: $65,000 plus super (full-time equivalent)
• Join a fun, creative and dynamic team where you will play an integral part in helping children in need

ABOUT US

A children's mental health charity, KidsXpress helps to transform the lives of children impacted by adversity. We deliver trauma-informed Expressive Therapy to children under the age of 12yrs and Education Services for those that care for them. During the KidsXpress programs, children are finding ways to understand their situation through creative therapies, including: music, art, drama, dance-movement and play therapy, which provide the foundations for positive coping mechanisms and reparative therapeutic relationships. KidsXpress works closely with community partners to deliver the therapy programs at our head office in Macquarie Park and in our school based programs.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a person to educate staff on use of evaluation tools, maintain consistent data collection and be responsible for analysing and reporting on all internal and external research.

This includes:

• Providing regular reports to the CEO and team on emerging trends and issues.
• Producing quarterly and annual reports on therapy outputs and outcomes across the organisation.
• Ensuring that research data is accurately collected across all KidsXpress services.
• Educating staff on use of evaluation tools and maintaining consistent data collection.
• Developing, maintaining and improving the KidsXpress electronic data systems.
• Identify opportunities and undertake the writing of state and federal government grants.
• Processes and undertaking special projects related to research and stakeholder consultation.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED

• Experience in previous research position (minimum 2 years).
• Demonstrated experience in data management and data reporting.
• Demonstrated competence with G-Suite, Filemaker Pro and Microsoft Office Products.
• Demonstrated ability to produce internal and external reports on therapeutic outcomes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision and to undertake directed tasks with initiative.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience with measurement tools: SDQ, Psychlops and Artic Scale (highly desirable).
• 12 months experience writing government grant applications (highly desirable).

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

We offer attractive employment benefits including salary packaging (making part of your salary tax-free), flexible working arrangements and your birthday off.

To submit your application please click the Apply Now button.

For any questions please contact Rana Ensor, HR and Finance Manager at [email protected] using the subject line: Research Assistant enquiry via EthicalJobs

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