Volunteer Research Assistant Indigenous Rights

Victoria - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

This is an exciting opportunity to volunteer with our Indigenous Rights team as a research assistant over 6 months!

As a valued member of the Indigenous Rights Team you will play a key role in supporting our work on youth justice. Your responsibilities will include providing administrative support drafting and submitting Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and collating inputting and maintaining up-to-date data. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on research experience develop professional skills and contribute directly to human rights advocacy. You will work closely with campaigners focused youth justice.

Volunteers also have access to training and development opportunities and the chance to contribute meaningfully to one of the worlds leading human rights organisations.

The role involves a commitment of 46 hours per week for 6 months (from induction dates flexible).

Description

As part of the team you may be responsible for:

Providing administrative support to the Indigenous Rights Team
Drafting and submitting Freedom of Information (FOI) requests
Collecting collating and maintaining up-to-date data on youth justice issues
Supporting research on systemic human rights concerns affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and communities
Assisting with the preparation of research briefs reports and other materials to inform campaigns and advocacy
Ensuring accurate record-keeping and adherence to organisational policies and procedures

Skills And Experiences

To be successful in this role you will have:

Currently studying 2nd year or higher in Law Criminology Politics Arts Indigenous Studies Human Rights or a related field
Strong research and analytical skills including gathering collating and summarising information from multiple sources
Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to produce clear concise and well-structured reports or briefs
Experience with data entry spreadsheets or database management with high attention to detail
Understanding of human rights issues and/or youth justice particularly relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Familiarity with Freedom of Information (FOI) requests is a plus but not essential
Ability to work independently and collaboratively manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Desirable qualifications skills and experience:

Experience in drafting and submitting Freedom of Information (FOI) requests
Understanding of youth justice issues and their impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and communities
Previous experience in a research or data management role (volunteer academic or professional)

Please submit your interest by submitting your resume and answering the following selection criteria. To learn more about this role please view the position description or email for a copy.

Selection Criteria

Please provide an overview of your educational volunteer and/ or professional experience relevant to the role.
Please provide an example of when you have demonstrated excellent research and written skills including the task and outcome.
Answer the following questions in a short paragraph each:
- Your view on the future of youth justice in Australia
- The traditional name of the country you live on (e.g. Wurrundjeri)
- Why you want to volunteer with the Indigenous Rights Team at Amnesty International

Note: We encourage applicants to provide their own original responses to the selection criteria questions. Please do not use AI tools to generate answers as we are looking to understand your personal experience perspective and motivation.

This opportunity within Amnesty International Australia is on a VOLUNTEER and UNPAID basis. There is no intention to enter into an employment or legal relationship by either party in fulfilment of the duties as specified in this position description. By applying for this opportunity you agree to the above.

Diversity Equality and Inclusion at Amnesty International Australia

We are committed to equal opportunities in all areas of our work community and partner relationships. We want people to achieve their full potential which will positively impact on our work and the communities in which we operate. At AI Australia our values empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment. We are a movement of people from all walks of life around the world. We intend to actively contribute to building a more diverse and inclusive team.

IntroductionThis is an exciting opportunity to volunteer with our Indigenous Rights team as a research assistant over 6 months!As a valued member of the Indigenous Rights Team you will play a key role in supporting our work on youth justice. Your responsibilities will include providing administrativ...