• Location - Melbourne (Flexible Working from Home Arrangements available)
• Salary $71,754 per annum - pro rata 0.5 FTE
• Part-time Term Contract Position (38 hours per fortnight until 30th June 2021)

Emerging Minds, the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health is dedicated to advancing the mental health and emotional wellbeing of infants, children, adolescents and their families. Emerging Minds is the lead organisation and has partnered with the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS), the Australian National University (ANU), the Parenting Research Centre and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) to develop Mental Health Policy, services, interventions, training, programs and resources in response to the needs of professionals, children and their families. Emerging Mind’s also partners with family members and various national and international organisations to implement evidence-based practice into the Australian context.

Reporting to the Manager, Research and Evaluation, the Research Assistant will work independently and part of a small team to evaluate the process and impact of the Workforce Development initiatives at Emerging Minds, by utilising quantitative and qualitative research methods and evaluation tools. The incumbent will also contribute to Commonwealth reporting requirements and presentations to the National Workforce Centre for quality assurance purposes.

Key duties include but are not limited to:

• Contribute to the preparation and monitoring of research and evaluation work plans and meetings.
• Contribute to the collection and analysis of research and evaluation data.
• Prepare and monitor the implementation of a publication plan for Emerging Minds research and evaluation publications.
• Prepare research and evaluation report summaries and visual communications for use in internal and external reports and publications.
• Undertake literature searches and reviews.
• Support the maintenance and improvement of software systems and databases including Endnote.

To be successful in this position you will have:

• Experience in research, evaluation methods or data collection.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills.
• The ability to synthesise academic texts.
• The ability to discern and summarise key information for inclusion in reports.
• Advanced writing skills and demonstrated experience producing plain-English reports conveying quantitative and qualitative data for diverse audiences
• Clear and concise verbal communication skills for diverse audiences
• Data coding and analysis skills with either quantitative or qualitative data, but an ability to work with both.
• Proficiency in utilising computer programs for data analysis (Microsoft Excel, SPSS or NVIVO would be an advantage).
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills including ability to manage concurrent tasks effectively.

Special conditions:

• This position may require intra/interstate travel which may necessitate overnight absences (subject to COVID-19 restrictions being lifted).
• A current National Police Certificate and Working with Children Check are required.
• This is a fixed term part-time contract position until 30 June 2021.
• This position is subject to a 6-month probationary period
• There may also be an opportunity for an additional Casual Position, with a possible 10 – 20 hours per week, as and when required.

Salary and Benefits

A salary of $71,754 per annum - pro rata 0.5 FTE, salary packaging and entertainment packaging is available. Employer Superannuation Contribution 12.5%

HOW TO APPLY

Enquiries and further details can be obtained from Melinda Goodyear, Manager, Research and Evaluation on 0412 880 598, or [email protected].

Please provide a covering letter outlining your skills and experience together with your resume and the name and email contact details of 3 referees and send to Julie Block, Manager, Human Resources at [email protected] using the subject line: Research Assistant application via EthicalJobs. Only applications sent to this address will be accepted.

A Position Description is attached and can also be accessed via the Emerging Minds website at emergingminds.com.au/about/jobs/.

Applications close Sunday, 16 August 2020 at 5.00pm. Applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Emerging Minds are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples or people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds to apply.