About the Project 

Critical Inclusion: Building SA’s Prosperity Through Gender Equality

The project supports the attraction, retention and progression of women in the gender segregated workplaces critical to South Australia's industrial future. The project will develop and deliver targeted gender equality initiatives, underpinned by consultation, quantitative and qualitative research, tailored for targeted SA workplaces.

The initiatives include the development of tailored tools and resources, supported by educational sessions and training – designed to be scalable. The project culminates in the design of a comprehensive implementation programme including the delivery of training.

Applicants who progress to interview will be provided with a full project brief, in order to prepare for interview.

The project runs for 12 months from the start of April 2025.

About the Position

The Project will be undertaken by a Project Team of five (5) people to be employed by SA Unions. The Project Team will be comprised of a Project Coordinator, three (3) Project Officers and a Communications and Design Officer.

The Project Research Officer will initially focus on research and information gathering on the barriers to women in gender segregated industries relevant to the project. This work will progress into the development of training materials, guides and tools aimed at addressing those barriers in collaboration with the project team.

• Develop and facilitate questionnaires and survey tools,
• Conduct interviews with individuals and small groups,
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of existing research in the field relevant to the project and use this to inform the development of education tools and resources,
• Contribute to project reporting.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE - REQUIRED

• Demonstrated experience in conducting research.

• Understanding of the barriers facing women in gender segregated industries.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and inspire.
• The applicant must have strong organisational, interpersonal and relationship management skills,
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team,

• Demonstrated skills and proficiency with relevant office computer programs.

• Demonstrated commitment to worker’s rights and trade unionism

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

It is desirable for candidates to satisfy one or more of the below:

• Demonstration of professional development relevant to the field of gender equity and WHS
• Understanding of the impact of psychosocial hazards in the workplace
• Understanding of industry structures, work health and safety and workplace rights.
• Relevant experience in a role progressing gender equity.

• Participation in union, political and/or community campaigns

SALARY AND CONDITIONS

This is a one year, grant funded project.

Fixed term employment is offered for an initial six months, with an additional six month engagement contingent on meeting project milestones and funding conditions.

• Reporting to the Secretary, SA Unions
• Employment conditions subject to the SA Unions Enterprise Agreement
• Classification: UTLC4 - $95,000
• 13% Superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements and attractive leave entitlements including 12 rostered days off per year
• Christmas shutdown leave and 4 weeks annual leave
• Whilst the position is based in the Adelaide CBD, staff have access to remote working options
• CBD carparking provided

SA Unions is an equal opportunity employer. People from marginalised communities or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.