Research Officer
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Job no: 497755
Work type: Maximum Term Part-Time
Location: Fitzroy
Categories: Research and Fellowships
Research Officer
At the Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL), we’re seeking a Research Officer to join our Research, Policy and Advocacy Portfolio. The Research Officer will lead the design, implementation and reporting of a four-year applied research Youth Opportunity Compass project
Location: Fitzroy
Job Type: Parental Leave (12 months fixed term) Permanent part-time (22.8 hours per week / 0.6 FTE)
What we offer our employees:
- Salary packaging options to improve your take home pay – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
- Career development opportunities
- Leave loading of 17.5%
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year
About the role:
Key Responsibilities include:
- Contribute to the facilitation of workshops with stakeholders, including the design of workshop materials and processes.
- Assist in developing and promoting research outputs through presentations, publications, and policy contributions.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners, upholding BSL values, safety standards, and continuous improvement practices.
- Contribute to maintaining data systems, coordinating surveys and interviews, and supporting research administration.
- Analyse and manage data using tools like Excel, Power BI, and SPSS, including extracting, cleaning, and visualising large datasets.
About Brotherhood of St Laurence
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 Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.
What we are looking for:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a passion for supporting the mission of BSL and delivering excellence in your role.
To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:
- An appropriate tertiary qualification with extensive relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
- Existing knowledge and/or the capacity to develop knowledge of the field of youth employment, including current issues and debates in research and policy.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to plan and meet deadlines.
- Research skills, including quantitative analysis (e.g. multivariate stats) and developing qualitative methods.
- Proficiency in research and data software (e.g. SPSS, NVivo, EndNote) and Microsoft Office tools.
If this sounds like the right fit for you:
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and looking to contribute to our organisation’s success, we’d love to hear from you.
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If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact David Longley at david.longley@bsl.org.au for a confidential discussion.
Please review the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria.
Applications close: Friday, 18 July 2025 at 11:55pm.
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.
BSL is a child-safe organisation. BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm. 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.
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