Job Summary
- Salary $120K to $130K pro rata + super
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 15th Jan 2025
- Melbourne > CBD & Inner Suburbs Melbourne
The Victoria Law Foundation (VLF) is a small and high functioning team, and we pride ourselves on our expertise, collaboration and meaningful work in research, education and grants to support better justice for all Victorians. Our functions are focused on capability – supporting the justice sector to engage effectively with the community they serve, and to build understanding and confidence in our legal system.
The Research function supports the VLF’s vision of “a fair, equitable and accessible justice for all Victorians”.
We are seeking an experienced Researcher to join our Research team to undertake research and evaluation which focuses on the public’s legal needs and capabilities.
The role is primarily responsible for conducting empirical research on, and evaluation of the civil justice system. It will lead projects to establish an evidence base for how people experience law, how services or programs function, what works well, what does not, what impact they have and what lessons can be learned, with a strong focus on rigorous empirical methods.
The role is available full time or 0.8FTE.
Please download the Recruitment Pack for a full position description, including role responsibilities.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated research experience, both leading and contributing to research projects, preferably in civil justice or a related field. You will be able to work autonomously and collaboratively, including engaging with a range of research stakeholders. Your strong written and verbal communication skills will ensure you are able to present effectively to diverse audiences. You will also have a clear commitment to the VLF and its aims.
The full Selection Criteria is included in the Recruitment Pack.
Please ensure you read the Recruitment Pack. This tells you everything you need to know about the role, how to apply, and the selection process.
You MUST apply for the position online through the Victorian Government careers website, via the "Apply Now" link.
Please note that in order to apply through the Careers website you will need to be registered for this service. When completing your registration, we only require you to complete the compulsory fields.
In order to be considered for the role please submit with your application:
The VLF is committed to a workforce that represents many different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints. The more diversity we have in our team, the more perspectives we have, and the more bright ideas we can share and develop. We strive to foster a professional and inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued and feels safe.
The VLF will employ appropriate, effective and flexible strategies to improve opportunities, and will make reasonable adjustments to policies, practices and requirements where necessary to provide equal opportunity. We understand that balance between work and other parts of our lives is important, and we support flexible work across all our roles
We encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply. If you have any questions or need assistance to fully participate in the process, please contact us.
www.victorialawfoundation.org.au
Hannah Dart
HR Advisor
03 9604 8123
[email protected] using the subject line: Senior Researcher enquiry via EthicalJobs
Dr Hugh McDonald
Research Director
03 9604 8111
A Recruitment Package is attached.
Applications for this role will take you to the employer’s site.