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Benefits

  • Flexible working options considered.
  • 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
  • 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
  • 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
  • Salary packaging options.
  • 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
  • 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
  • Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

Research Officer

Job no: 519673
Work type: Full Time
Location: Crawley
Categories: Business

  • Full-time on a fixed term basis for 9 months. 
  • Base salary range: $91,833 – $97,052 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Centre for Social Impact (CSI) is a national research and education centre dedicated to catalysing social change for a better world. CSI is built on the foundation of four of Australia’s leading universities: UNSW, The University of Western Australia (UWA), Swinburne University of Technology and Flinders University.

Our research develops and brings together knowledge to understand and respond to current social challenges; our postgraduate and undergraduate education develops social impact leaders; and we aim to catalyse change by drawing on these foundations and translating knowledge, creating leaders, developing usable resources, and reaching across traditional divides to facilitate collaborations.

About the opportunity

  • Support the planning and execution of CSI UWA’s research by developing materials, conducting interviews and surveys, and assisting with literature reviews.
  • Collect, organise, and analyse data for accuracy, and prepare reports, charts, and presentations for research dissemination.
  • Contribute to Ethics applications, research publications, conference submissions, and actively collaborate in team research meetings.

About you

  • Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
  • Substantial relevant experience at an appropriate level.
  • Highly developed organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency in using data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, Excel) and other relevant tools.
  • Strong interest in health and social care program evaluations.

Position description:  PD [Research Officer] [519673].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Leanne Lester at leanne.lester@uwa.edu.au   

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 31 March 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Learn more about us.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

 

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Applications close: W. Australia Standard Time

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