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UNSW is currently implementing a ten-year strategy to 2025 and our ambition for the next decade is nothing less than to establish UNSW as Australia’s global university. We aspire to this in the belief that a great university, which is a global leader in discovery, innovation, impact, education and thought leadership, can make an enormous difference to the lives of people in Australia and around the world.

UNSW Business School is a leader in business education and research in the Asian region and one of the largest Business Schools in Australia with more than 16,500 students, 500 academic and professional staff and more than 80,000 alumni and partners. The Business School offers a full suite of business degree programs at undergraduate, postgraduate, coursework and research levels, including the AGSM MBA programs and a range of Executive Programs.

About The Centre for Social Impact (CSI)

The Centre for Social Impact (CSI) is a national research and education centre dedicated to catalysing social change for a better world. CSI is built on the foundation of three of Australia’s leading universities: UNSW Sydney, The University of Western Australia, and Swinburne University of Technology.

Our research develops and brings together knowledge to understand current social challenges and opportunities; our postgraduate and undergraduate education develops social impact leaders; and we aim to catalyse change by drawing on these foundations and translating knowledge, creating leaders, developing usable resources, and reaching across traditional divides to facilitate collaborations.

CSI National and CSI UNSW is located on the UNSW Sydney campus (Kensington) within the UNSW Business School where the centre is aligned with the strategic priorities of the University and from where it leads interactions with students, alumni, industry, government, professional bodies, and the community. 

About the role

• $87,033 - $92,843 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading
• 2 year fixed-term contract
• Full-time (35 hours per week)

The Research Officer (Outcomes Measurement and Evaluation) will conduct research that contributes to CSI’s strategy and research program including the measurement and evaluation of social outcomes for industry partners. They will also participate in the development of research and evaluation tenders, proposals and grants to industry stakeholders such as not-for-profits, government departments, philanthropic funds and private sector organisations.

The role of Research Officer (Outcomes Measurement and Evaluation) reports to the Senior Research Officer (Outcomes Measurement) and has no direct reports.

Specific responsibilities for this role include:

• Undertaking Outcomes Measurement research and evaluation projects (quantitative and qualitative) including the delivery of accurate analysis and evaluation, interpret research data, and production of accessible reports to different audiences.
• Conducting research tasks such as literature reviews, identification of outcomes indicators, development of evaluation frameworks, data analysis and writing in areas that contribute to the Centre’s research agenda.
• Contributing to the coordination and project management of research and evaluation projects including allocating research tasks, tracking milestones, measurement and reporting of project outcomes, managing meetings and liaising with the project team; colleagues, external researchers and research partners.
• Participating in the preparation of research and evaluation proposals and funding applications; papers, reports and other research outputs.
• Communicating research and evaluation findings to the social purpose sector through accessible publications such as newsletters and online communication.

About the successful applicant

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold a relevant tertiary degree in a social science discipline or related discipline and research experience in an area of relevance to CSI or equivalent knowledge/experience gained in a relevant professional field.
• Demonstrate quantitative data management and research skills and a proven record in the management and use of large datasets/databases; experience with Excel, Access, or other database software; knowledge of various IT software including Stata, SPSS and referencing software.
• Knowledge of indicator identification, development of data collection instruments, psychometric quality of instruments, and an understanding of surveying methodologies.
• Demonstrate previous qualitative research and/or evaluation experience including semi structured interviews and analysis of qualitative data and previous experience using qualitative data analysis software, e.g. NVivo.

UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds. UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff, and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply.

A full Position Description is attached below.