• Fixed-term role until 30 November 2025
• Brisbane based
• Salary range starting at $95,000 + superannuation + salary sacrifice options.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

About us

The Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak (QATSICPP) is the peak body for youth justice and child protection in Queensland. Along with our 38 member organisations and partners, we are committed to creating positive futures for children, young people, families and communities.

By sharing our collective knowledge and experience, we can all make a positive impact on policies and practices to stop the overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Queensland’s child protection and youth justice systems.

The Centre of Excellence within QATSICPP aspires to facilitate the ownership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander intellectual property relating to children and families to support, enable and drive change in the Queensland child protection system to ensure best practice in delivering outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.

About the role

The Centre of Excellence Research Assistant position involves undertaking research and data analysis on critical issues within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child and family sector and providing strategic advice under the guidance of the Executive Director for the Centre of Excellence.

The role also entails contributing knowledge sharing, creation, translation and practice wisdom to positively influence policies and practices addressing the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people in the Queensland Child Protection and Youth Justice system.

Typical Duties and responsibilities:

• Build strong, effective, and engaging relationships with key stakeholders including QATSICPP staff, member organisations, research institutes and government departments.
• Conduct field work and desktop research that contributes to the objectives of the CoE.
• Conduct analysis of current research gaps and identify new research project that will create the right evidence.
• Undertaking literature reviews of national and international advances in child protection programs that reduce recidivism and in particular support First Nations people.
• Analysis of critical issues and formulate strategic advice.
• Participate in forums, policy, and legislative process.
• Publication of research reports
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Other tasks as directed by the CoE Director and/or the CEO.

Desired skills, experience, and capabilities:

• Significant knowledge and understanding of system and practice issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families within the context of child protection and youth justice.
• Knowledge and understanding of the policy context for system reform and its impact on child protection and youth justice reform for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled sector.
• Capacity to use NVIVO software or attain this.

Mandatory requirements:

• Experience in the research processes within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child and family agencies, or relevant experience in a related field such as health, mental health, or community development.
• High level qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis
• Possession of a degree and/or post graduate studies in related content is highly desirable.
• A current valid Queensland Working with Children’s Card (Blue Card) or eligible to apply
• Drivers Licence (preferable but not mandatory)

WHY JOIN US?

Our vision is a future where all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people are physically, emotionally, and spiritually strong, live in a safe, caring and nurturing environment within their own families and communities, and are afforded the same life opportunities available to other children and young people to fully realise their potential.

This is what our team members say about working at QATSICPP:

• “The QATSICPP team are an amazing group of diverse, talented, and passionate individuals. Our work in the community-controlled sector of family-led decision-making has given me a sense of pride and achievement in my role. I have truly gained a sense of belonging in this team, and I am excited to see where my journey at QATSICPP will take me.” Olivia, Project Officer
• “I enjoy working in such a caring, respectful workplace, where our diversity is our strength, and you can learn from some truly amazing people doing some vital work.” Lucas, Policy Officer
• “Joining the QATSICPP team has been one of the best career moves I have made. I love the opportunities to reinvest creative skills I acquired in years of volunteer work into our projects.” Paula, Communication and Events Co-ordinator

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 for general expenses plus additional salary packaging of $2,650 for entertainment expenses
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements and work-from-home options
• Paid continuous professional development
• Gifted leave days for the end of year office shut-down period
• Gym membership contribution

Further Information and Application Process

If you are interested in applying for this role or would like further information, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Justice Research Assistant - Remote enquiry via EthicalJobs or 07 3518 0071.

Please note that we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible.

No recruitment agencies, please.

Your application will include:

A cover letter (1 page) demonstrating your key capabilities and experience supported by your current resume. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide two professional referees.

QATSICPP is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.