• Located in Sydney, with placement at Wollongong University NSW
• Part time – 22.8 hours per week
• 18 month contract, with potential for extension
• Salary range from $96, 514 to $104, 034 pro rata (depending on experience) + superannuation contribution + eligibility for salary packaging

The Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA) is the peak organisation for non government alcohol and other drugs services in NSW. We advocate for, strengthen and support the sector. As a member driven peak body, NADA’s decisions and actions are informed by the experiences, knowledge and concerns of its membership. In partnership with the University of Wollongong, NADA supports data collection, evaluation and publication across our member services. This includes maintaining a database of client demographic and outcomes for the sector, called the NADAbase, and helping to provide analysis of data that is collected across the sector.

This is an exciting position for an experienced Senior Research Officer to focus on alcohol and other drug use treatment services data (AODTS) from the non government sector. The role will involve helping to analyse and interpret data collected within the NADAbase, producing reports for the sector, developing academic research publications, and supporting services and academic partners to utilise the data to support and promote the quality and evidenced-informed care provided by NADA members. If you have demonstrated knowledge and extensive experience in research project management, writing research manuscripts, conducting statistical and/or database analysis, and ability to analyse and construct reports that provide insights to a broad audience we would like to hear from you.

The successful candidate for this position will have highly organised administrative skills, excellent computer knowledge and skills and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. The successful applicant will be strongly supported by the Centre for Health Psychology Practice and Research (CHPPR) at the University of Wollongong. This will include being an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Wollongong.

NADA aims to provide a safe and supportive work environment in which our people can enjoy challenging and rewarding careers. We offer our staff many benefits such as annual leave loading, salary packaging benefits available to not-for-profit employees, health and wellbeing activities and opportunities for regular professional development.

NADA strongly encourages applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as gender and sexuality diverse communities, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Key responsibilities:

• Data interpretation and insightful analysis
• Provision of reports for submission to key stakeholders
• Provide project management of research initiatives
• Conduct data quality checks
• To lead and support the writing of academic research manuscripts
• Work with NADA members and stakeholders to understand and utilise their data
• Provide leadership in research endeavours for the benefit of the sector and the clients they serve
• Represent and contribute on reference groups and committees
• Promote NADA’s data beyond the NGO AOD sector

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Doctoral level qualification in public health, epidemiology, statistics, biostatistics, health informatics or similar related health or social science qualification
• Over 4 years’ experience in research and data analysis with large routinely-collected datasets in the health or human services field
• Demonstrated knowledge and extensive experience in statistical and/or database analysis applications (e.g. SQL Server, R, SAS, SPSS, STATA)
• Experience in writing MS Excel Macros and formulas and excellent computer skills in MS office products, electronic communication, and electronic databases
• Experience with data analysis and preparation of reports for a broad audience, with preferred sound analytical, evaluation and/or applied research skills using large datasets
• Proven ability to work independently and contribute effectively as a team member
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with a proven track record in peer-reviewed publication and presentations

Desirable

• Experience with the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) sector

Contact Suzie Hudson or ph. 02 8113 1309 for more information.

A position description is attached.