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Senior Research Fellow - Family Law, Family Violence and Elder Abuse

Australian Institute of Family Studies
  • Family Law, Family Violence and Elder Abuse (Research) Team
  • Executive Level 2
  • Full-time or Part-time (0.8 FTE minimum)
  • Non-ongoing

Are you highly skilled at managing the implementation of major research projects? Do you have exceptional leadership and project management skills? Are you experienced at managing relationships with project collaborators and key stakeholders? 

The Family Law, Family Violence and Elder Abuse (Research) team at the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) are seeking a driven Senior Research Fellow to lead a professional and dedicated team in delivering commissioned research to inform policy and practice.

About us

We are the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS), the Australian Government’s key independent research body and advisor in the area of family wellbeing, based in Melbourne’s CBD. We produce research about ‘what works for families’ and make it accessible to decision makers, practitioners and the general public.

Our Team

We in the Family Law, Family Violence and Elder Abuse research team are highly professional with in-depth experience in managing a range of qualitative and quantitative studies and evaluations in these areas. Our team members work on projects according to their subject and methodological expertise and actively engage with stakeholders to disseminate our research. We participate in professional and community activities in the family law, family violence and elder abuse space.

Requirements to be successful

  • Demonstrated ability to lead a team of multi-disciplinary researchers and build strong business relationships both internally and externally.
  • Expertise in planning and conducting mixed method research projects and evaluations.
  • Demonstrated track record in managing large projects including budget management experience.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor and guide team members to enhance internal capabilities and ensure established objectives are achieved and plans are delivered.
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • In-depth understanding of legal and policy issues related to family law, family violence and elder abuse for Australians, families and communities.
  • Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in law or an appropriate social or behavioural science discipline.

We will offer the Senior Research Fellow, Family Law, Family Violence and Elder Abuse position on an ongoing or non-ongoing basis of up to 18 months (with the possibility of extension to a maximum term of three years) on a full-time or part-time basis (0.8 FTE minimum). The position is at EL2 with a salary range of $116,5211 to $133,961 per annum (full-time equivalent) plus superannuation.

Working at AIFS

We provide a family-friendly and flexible workplace that supports the wellbeing and professional development of a diverse workforce.

Some of the benefits of working at AIFS include:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Workplace health and wellbeing activities such as yoga, mindfulness, wellbeing sessions, flu vaccines and a good health allowance.
  • Free and confidential counselling services for employees and immediate family
  • 15.4% employer contribution to superannuation
  • Discounted annual Myki cards
  • Christmas closedown period with no deduction from leave credits.

Our salaries and conditions of employment are set out in our Enterprise Agreement.

We welcome diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people of all ages and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

How to apply for this job

Download a full Position Description at https://aifs.gov.au/about-us/working-aifs/jobs.

Apply via the 'Apply Now' button. To apply, please include your AIFS Application form, CV and covering letter.

For further information, contact Human Resources on (03) 9214 7888.

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