Everyone has a story. And here at Wesley Mission Queensland, we feel privileged to stand alongside the families, children, couples and seniors that we support each year. We’re an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, helping people across Queensland build stronger and more inclusive communities since 1907.

About the role:

The Senior Advisor – Research and Innovation reports to the Consulting General Manager – Social Impacts and Outcomes. The role will drive the implementation and sustainable growth of Wesley Mission Queensland’s (WMQ) research agenda, including working with stakeholders to source and deliver new, high quality opportunities aligned with WMQ’s vision, mission and values and strategic plan.

The role will enhance the operational effectiveness of research across WMQ, including ensuring high quality, ethical research practice and the meaningful translation of research outcomes and findings into service delivery. The position will work to build the research capability of WMQ staff and work with the Social Impacts and Outcomes team and other WMQ stakeholders to build the evidence base necessary to achieve WMQ’s strategic objectives.

About you:

Essential:

• Completion of a relevant Postgraduate qualification.
• Experience working within the human and health services industry.
• Proven high level research, analytical and writing skills.
• Demonstrated experience in comprehensive literature reviews, complex quantitative and qualitative data analysis and relevant data management software (for example, PowerBI).
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to continuous improvement.
• High proficiency in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships and using influencing skills to source and leverage opportunities and improve practice within WMQ.
• Demonstrated knowledge of (and experience with) the ethics requirements that apply to research projects within the human and health services sector.
• Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to work in a team environment and complete work within deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to establish and maintain rapport with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to drive in the course of work.
• Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ policy.
• Proof of Vaccination Status as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Policy throughout employment and prior to commencement.

Desirable:

• At least one professional membership in a health or community services industry body or a relevant research affiliation.

Why WMQ?

Wesley Mission We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story.

We offer our team members:

• Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace!
• Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay
• Discounted allied health services such as nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and remedial massage
• Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel

WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives and WMQ Policy.