• Are you a high level social researcher with the management skills to co-lead an innovative youth employment study?
• Can you collaborate with youth services and advocate for lasting change in the youth employment sector?
• If so, you might be the person we’re looking for.

We’re looking for a professional Research Fellow with relevant experience who wants to join our 2,000+ team of staff and volunteers to make a difference on a maximum-term part-time basis, working 30.4 per week based in Fitzroy.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For almost 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

THE ROLE

The position will conduct and manage rigorous and relevant applied social research and policy analysis within the Youth Opportunity Team within the Research and Policy Centre. This role will lead key parts of the research and evaluation efforts of the National Youth Employment Body (NYEB). The NYEB was established by the Brotherhood of St Laurence in 2018 to enable a coordinated, multi-sectoral, place-based response to youth unemployment.

• Manage two streams of NYEB research and evaluation, including development and impact focused evaluation projects.
• Manage the design, development and preparation of both qualitative and quantitative data collection instruments.
• Maintain and foster relationships with key research, policy and other relevant organisations and individuals to enable opportunities for collaborative research, knowledge transfer and to promote RPC.
• Contribute to and manage an evidence and knowledge base that furthers the youth employment research and policy agenda.
• Monitor, analyse and report on social policy trends, including policy trends in youth employment.  

Salary will range between $100,750.11 - $104,959.39 pro rata per annum, based on skills and experience plus superannuation.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.

To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• An appropriate post graduate qualification with extensive relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Well-developed knowledge of a relevant field such as employment, education, labour market studies and/or sociology, including current issues and debates in research and policy.
• Well-developed understanding of the social research and policy environment, including contemporary issues.
• Well-developed knowledge of relevant ethical research practices and codes.
• Track record of publications (reports, journals and peer reviewed publications).
• Demonstrated proficiency with research related software (for example Nvivo and SPSS) bibliographic software such as Endnote and Microsoft office software (Word, Excel, Access etc).

BENEFITS

• Extensive salary packaging options to reduce amount of tax you pay
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program

CULTURE

BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.

If this looks like a role that’s right for you, APPLY NOW or contact Kira Clarke at [email protected] using the subject line: Research Fellow enquiry via EthicalJobs for a confidential discussion.

Please view the full position description attached below to address the Key Selection Criteria for your application.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence adheres to Government mandates in relation to COVID-19.

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.