Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS) is seeking a Senior Research Administration & Governance Officer (Research Program), with the skills required to support the implementation of the ANROWS Research Program, in working towards an end to violence against women and their children.

About ANROWS

Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS) aspires to be an innovative research organisation with authoritative leadership and high impact to support the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010-2022 (the National Plan). Our mission is to deliver relevant and translatable research evidence which drives policy and practice, leading to a reduction in the levels of violence against women and their children.

ANROWS is funded primarily by the Commonwealth and state and territory governments of Australia to assist them in achieving the National Plan’s vision of women and their children living free from violence and in safe communities.

As a national research organisation, ANROWS has three intersecting core functions: leadership, knowledge production and knowledge translation and exchange. 

ANROWS’s leadership function includes the production and promotion of the National Research Agenda to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children, building research capacity in this area and advocating for evidenced based policy and practice. 

Through its knowledge production function, ANROWS will produce evidence to guide Australian governments and practitioners in their work towards ending violence against women and their children. 

The evidence ANROWS and others produce will be translated from academic research reports into accessible resources that highlight the implications of research findings for evidence-based policy and practice.  ANROWS recognises that knowledge production, translation and exchange is a multi-lateral process and that it has a pivotal role in the exchange of knowledge between its stakeholders.  

About the position

The Senior Research Administration and Governance Officer will assist the Director, Research Program in the management of ANROWS’s Research Programs, including the administration of a Grants Program and coordinating commissioned research. The Senior Research Administration and Governance Officer will oversee the implementation of ANROWS’s research, and work closely with externally commissioned researchers and other stakeholders to ensure high quality research is delivered on time and in accordance with the contract and relevant legislation. The role includes the implementation of ANROWS’s Research Management System, including: grants rounds, research coordination, project reporting, budget management, quality assurance and other project management and administrative duties as required.

Remuneration and leave entitlements

The salary range for this position is $80,545 to $85,457 per annum plus 9.5% employer contributions to the employee’s chosen superannuation fund.  ANROWS staff are entitled to 4 weeks annual leave, in addition to personal and sick leave. 

Key responsibilities 

1. Manage and coordinate commissioned research, including the implementation and administration of competitive grants rounds, research peer review processes and ethics review processes.
2. Ensure research deliverables, including acquittals and project reports, are delivered in accordance with the contracts.
3. Undertake quality assurance of internal and commissioned research to ensure projects are delivered to a high standard, in accordance with the relevant legislation.
4. Work collaboratively with external researchers, policy makers, service designers and ANROWS team members.
5. Undertake other project management and administrative duties as required.
6. Provide assistance to the CEO, Director, Research Program and other senior staff as required.

Selection criteria

Essential 

1. Extensive research governance, contract management, and/or grants administration experience.
2. Well-developed project management, organisational, administrative, and risk management skills, including the ability to effectively determine priorities, mitigate risks and achieve defined outcomes within strict deadlines.
3. Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, including the capacity to build and maintain positive professional relationships and partnerships, and demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential matters.
4. Excellent written communication skills, with demonstrated skills in editing and/or proofreading a variety of publications, and a strong attention to detail.
5. Strong understanding of research methods and design, research ethics, research integrity and misconduct, with the ability to critically assess research reports and determine if they are of sufficient quality for peer review and publication.
6. Understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTIQ, and people with disability.
7. Undergraduate degree in relevant field. 

Desirable 

1. Experience writing and/or reviewing research and/or strategic reports.
2. Experience conducting primary research and/or systematic reviews.
3. Knowledge of the broad range of issues relating to domestic and family violence.

Further information

Any questions regarding the position should be directed to:

Dr Dominiek Coates

Telephone: 02 8374 4000

Email: [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Research Administration & Governance Officer - Research Program enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Criminal History Check

The successful applicant will be offered the position subject to a Criminal History Check (also known as a Police Check).