(Senior) Research and Evaluation Officer – Early Years Systems Evidence

The OpportunityOur Early Years Systems Evidence team in Adelaide has an opportunity available for a Senior Research and Evaluation Officer or a Research and Evaluation Officer (dependant on experience) to join and support the team’s efforts in developing a better understanding of how children’s life chances are shaped by their experiences and environments from pregnancy through to their school years, and how this differs across the contexts in which children are raised.Reporting to the Team Head and closely working with senior research staff, your key responsibility within the Early Years Systems Evidence team is to manage, conduct and deliver predominantly contracted projects with external stakeholders, with a key focus on evaluation of programs and services focussed on the health and wellbeing of children and families.You will have the opportunity to support a wide range of activities, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement across government and non-government services, including:

• Co-design evaluation projects in collaboration with stakeholders from contracting organisations with guidance from senior research staff.
• Develop project/research materials (e.g. questionnaires, focus group/interview questions).
• Undertake data collection and analysis with support from statisticians when required.
• Review relevant literature to support project design as well as to develop literature reviews for evaluation reports.
• Coordinate, with the input of senior research staff and stakeholders, the planning, design and conduct of research activities.
• Contribute to the production of project proposals and budgets in negotiation with contracting organisations with support from senior research staff.
• Undertake project risk management, identify risks, and escalate to senior research staff as necessary.

Based in our Adelaide office, this position will be offered on full-time basis for 12 months initially with the possibility for an extension.Part time (minimum 3 days a week) may be considered for the right candidate.About YouThis position would suit someone who has experience working collaboratively to deliver high quality research or evaluation services.Additionally, the key to your success will be your demonstrated skills, knowledge & experience in the following:

• Honours degree or equivalent in Psychology, Social Work or Public Health or a related discipline, and 3 years of relevant experience in a research or evaluation setting.
• The Senior appointment will require a PhD or Masters degree in related discipline (Psychology, Social Work or Public Health) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a research or evaluation role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and experience managing stakeholder relationships.
• Well-developed project management, organisational and time management skills, with a high attention to detail.
• Strong written language skills and experience in writing (e.g., government reports, academic journal articles) and disseminating research/evaluation findings to a wide variety of audiences.

We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter.About UsOur aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.Some of our staff benefits include:

• Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.
• Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.
• World leader in child health research.
• Early and Mid-Career Researcher Mentoring Program.
• Various initiatives providing strategic support to researchers, including funding support.
• Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
• Flexible work options and hybrid working.
• Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.
• Access to Corporate Health Insurance.
• Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery.

How to applyIf you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on ‘Apply Now’ to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application.Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section above.Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to [email protected]If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].Click here for theContact Name: Tess GregoryContact Email:Closing Date: 29/05/2024 Telethon Kids reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.The Telethon Kids Institute is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities and people living with disability. As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of the first Australian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity pilot program.We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people are at the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in the Institute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.The Telethon Kids Institute is one of the nation’s leading medical research organisations. We are home to a diverse team of more than 1000 staff and postgraduate students dedicated to improving child health and development.
Based within the Perth Children’s Hospital at the QEII Medical Centre campus in Nedlands, Western Australia, our purpose-built facility includes state-of-the-art laboratories, collaborative workspaces, clinical suites, and meeting spaces with access to leading-edge technology and research services.Our research teams are among the world’s best, and we have strong affiliations with the children’s hospital and all the major Western Australian universities.*The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check (obtained within the last 3 months) prior to commencement*