About us

No to Violence is Australia’s peak body for individuals and organisations that work with men that use violence. We provide training, sector development and advocacy across the sector. We operate the Men’s Referral Service, providing a counselling service and referral pathways directly to men who use violence. As a pro-feminist organisation, women and children are at the centre of what we do - by ending men’s use of family violence, families, individuals, and communities are safer.

We have strong values of Change, Leadership, Gender Equity and Accountability.

About the role

• Role Type: Full Time, Ongoing
• Classification: SCHADS level 6 (plus 2%) $108,515 plus superannuation
• Location: This role can be based in any state or territory across Australia

Working collaboratively across the organisation, with our member organisations and the broader research community, the Research Lead will drive No to Violence’s research agenda, including developing and delivering high-quality research projects, managing our involvement in external research projects and influencing the national family violence research agenda. The role also plays a key part in translating research knowledge to stakeholders, including member organisations, as well as analysing family violence policy initiatives.

The Research Lead will drive the delivery of a substantial tranche of our advocacy plan, specifically the development of a deeper, more nuanced understanding of people’s different pathways into using family violence and the most effective and appropriate interventions for pathways away from using family violence.

Working as a member of our Policy and Research team, the Research Lead will provide evidence-based policy analysis to the advocacy team and the CEO to develop messaging on key family violence issues and will also support policy initiatives in specific jurisdictions.

About you

• Post-graduate tertiary qualification in Public Policy, Gender Studies, Sociology, Criminology, or other relevant disciplines.
• Demonstrated commitment to centring the experiences of marginalised communities and peoples’ experiences of family violence in research, including through critical methodologies.
• Strong qualitative research skills essential; quantitative research skills appreciated.
• Understanding of the Australian family violence research landscape and the current research opportunities to build understandings of pathways into and out of using family violence.
• Demonstrable experience managing and delivering impactful research projects in similar research roles in Government, at NGOs or in research institutes.
• Track-record of writing high-quality reports and other publications on family violence or related social policy.
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, impact-focussed team player who enjoys working in dynamic environment.
• Background/experience in public policy analysis and/or advocacy (desirable)
• Strong relationships in the family violence research community and the broader family violence sector (desirable)

Experience working with the family violence sector, for example with service providers, on research projects

Further details relating to the key roles and responsibilities of this role can be found in the position description on our website - https://ntv.org.au/about-us/work-with-us/

What We Offer

We provide a positive work culture and a diverse and inclusive environment. Our people matter to us, and we are committed to supporting them and their wellbeing including 24/7 access to EAP for you and your family . We also play an active role in the professional development of our staff.

Permanent staff will also have access to:

• Salary Packaging – tax free salary benefits of up to $15,900 per year plus up to $2,650 per year for entertainment benefits
• Addition leave including bonus leave, career break and paid parental leave.
• Purchased leave options available.
• Generous paid study leave.
• Portable Long Service Leave.

How to Apply

Please click "Apply Now" and submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience aligned to the Key Role Responsibilities and Mandatory Requirements.

We recognise that everyone is unique, and you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and put your skills forward for consideration.

If we can make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to better enable you to participate please reach out to us on via the email below.

Any questions please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Research Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs.

NTV values diversity and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in. As part of our commitment, we are a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation.