Research Assistant
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Job Description
An exciting opportunity for a casual Research Assistant to join our Data & Evaluation Team. The successful candidate will assist with a range of evaluation activities to measure the impact and inform the continuous improvement of projects and services delivered to victimsurvivors of family violence and the sector.
Womens Legal Service Victoria Melbourne CBD Immediate start Hybrid working model Casual (up to 2 days per week)
- Be a part of a feminist community legal service supporting Victorian women.
- Your expertise will directly contribute to building a more genderequitable society.
- Competitive remuneration 5 weeks annual leave and flexible work arrangements.
About Us
For over 40 years Womens Legal Service Victoria (Womens Legal) has championed womens rights to live free from violence. We are a dedicated team with a passion for working with women and nonbinary people to live free from violence and discrimination by:
Providing high quality integrated legal services for Victorian women and nonbinary people who are victimsurvivors of family violence and disadvantagedor marginalised by structural and systemic barriers.
Building the capacity of professionals who work with women and nonbinary people to better understandthe law and navigate the legal system safely.
Advancing gender equality by challenging unsafe and discriminatory policies andlaws and informing and advocating for legal and policy initiatives that respect andpromote the rights of women and nonbinary people.
About the Role
The Research Assistant will assist with data collection analysis visualisation and reporting . This position will assist with the coordination and delivery of surveys for evaluation purposes (via phone and email) and will help capture and present insights to support evidencebased decision making.
This includes:
- Data Analysis & reporting
- Quantitative data collection via surveys primarily
- Assisting in scheduling and attending qualitative interviews/discussion sessions
About You
You are well organised and practiced in managing competing priorities. You have strong communication skills and have a good understanding of the ethical principles involved in human research particularly with respect to handling sensitive data from vulnerable groups.
Key to your success is your:
- Demonstrated ability to conduct basic quantitative data analysis and create visual representations in Excel;
- Ability to conduct basic qualitative analysis
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks;
- Strong understanding of ethical research principles particularly when working with sensitive data and vulnerable groups; and
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage respectfully and empathetically with diverse groups.
You will have:
- Experience collecting analysing and/or presenting qualitative/quantitative data;
- Experience in ethical and sensitive data collection and/or a strong understanding of ethical principles in data collection and research;
- Relevant tertiary qualifications (psychology social sciences or similar); and
- Experience working with vulnerable groups will be highly regarded.
Why Womens Legal
In return for your dedication we offer:
- A strong commitment to your professional development personal development and wellbeing
- A hybrid working model and a flexible working environment that supports work/nonwork balance
- NFP salary packaging benefits (up to $15900 in taxfree pay every year) plus meal and entertainment benefits (up to $2650 taxfree pay per year)
- Fresh fruit available in the office
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
To apply
Complete the application questions and attach your CV to apply for this role.
For a copy of the position description please email Ruth McKendrick HR Officer at
Research shows that women are less likely to apply for roles if they dont meet 100% of the selection criteria. We encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all the criteria but this role sounds like a good fit for you.
Please note nonlawyers employed by Womens Legal Service Victoria are required to comply with Section 121 of the Legal Profession Uniform Law.
All successful candidates will be required to produce a national criminal history check prior to the commencement of their employment.
Enquiries
Enquiries can be emailed to Ruth McKendrick HR Officer at
Equal Opportunity Employer
We recognise our work benefits greatly from the unique knowledge skills and expertise of individuals with diverse experiences including those with lived experience of family violence Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women with disability and women from migrant refugee or nonEnglish speaking backgrounds. If this is you we strongly encourage you to apply.
Womens Legal relies on an exception under the Equal Opportunity Act to employ women only.
Applications close Wednesday 14 May at 5pm.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Gig
