• Full-time fixed-term role until 30 June 2025, with possible extension
• Exciting opportunity to work at the Matilda Centre as a Research Officer in the area of Substance Use in a flexible work environment
• Base Salary $95,860 - $103,341 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Matilda Centre is seeking a Research Officer to join their research team. This role will work on an existing study that commenced in 2020, aimed at evaluating a model of care that includes interventions across the spectrum of prevention, early intervention and treatment of problematic substance use among people working in emergency, corrective, family and community services.

The project exists and operates primarily in an online web portal, where visitors may undertake self-assessments, receive personalised feedback on their substance use, and recommendations regarding potential support options based on their level of risk, and provide survey responses on their personal lived experiences.

As the Research Officer, you will collect and analyse quantitative and qualitative data collected online and via participant and key-stakeholder interviews, prepare and present study findings in scientific reports, publications, and presentations.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Collect and analyse quantitative and qualitative data collected online and via participant and key-stakeholder interviews.
• Assist with the preparation of written reports, papers and presentations.
• Develop and maintain strong engagement and relationships with relevant stakeholders, including liaison government agencies such as NSW Ambulance and NSW Department of Communities and Justice.
• Advocate and work closely with relevant government agencies to promote the program.
• Assist with planning for the upscaling of the intervention across further agencies.
• Conduct recurring analysis of the performance of the web portal with consistent and continuous improvements.
• Ensure appropriate ethics or other relevant permission applications are lodged in collaboration with other project stakeholders.

About you

• Honours degree in Public Health, Psychology, Behavioural or Social Sciences, or related field, with relevant experience in a research environment.
• Experience in developing and working on research projects, including expertise in using research protocols, implementing study design, ethics submissions and grant applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with day to day operational matters.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work.
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritise workload during busy periods.
• Capacity to undertake quantitative and qualitative analysis of research data strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to maintain professional relationships and network-building.
• Experience in literature searching, critical appraisal, synthesising evidence and generating conclusions.
• Experience in assisting with report writing, preparing presentations and preparing for consultations using research results.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with day-to-day operational matters.
• Ability to travel domestically for events or conferences (funded by the University).

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

How to Apply

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