Research Officer - Purple Orange

• Are you interested in social justice and exploring the rights of people living with disability?
• Do you want to be part of a small research team providing research and evaluation?
• Do you want to lead your own projects and develop research methodology?
  

Purple Orange is the shopfront for the Julia Farr Association, a social profit (NFP), non-government organisation. Through research and dialogue with people living with disability, Purple Orange develops policy and practice in support of people living with disability getting a fair go at everything that life has to offer.

When we recruit we look for people who have a deeply felt value base about social justice and the rights of people living with disability, especially in respect of choices and inclusion. We value self-starters who are driven to achieve genuine measurable outcomes. If you are a team player with an inquisitive and analytical mindset we are keen to hear from you.

For this role we are looking for an experienced, intelligent person who can take on the responsibility for working as part of a small research team providing effective research and evaluation of a wide range of issues relevant to the lives of people. You will come from an environment where your duties have been broad and varied and you are comfortable multi-tasking and taking on new challenges.

As you will see in the attached Role Description, the role involves working with our team to coordinate sometimes complex and politically sensitive projects in a manner which gives appropriate regard to ethical standards and stakeholder engagement. You will have the opportunity to lead your own projects and develop research methodology that ensures our policy development is well informed.

This is a role for a person who pays careful attention to detail and who can analyse complex issues to develop persuasive argument and progressive recommendations. You will be able to make things happen and engage with stakeholders to consult and seek input.

If successful, we offer a generous salary with packaging options. We are located in modern, fully accessible offices at 104 Greenhill Road, Unley and offer flexible working conditions which might assist to meet individuals circumstances. The role will be appointed based on merit and people living with disability are encouraged to apply.

We have attached a Job and Person Specification and further general information about the Julia Farr Group is available via our website www.juliafarr.org.au.