Senior Advisor, Research and Translation Job posted: 03/10/2024 Are you: (1) Someone who thrives when working in collaborative research teams? (2) Excited by applied, multi-disciplinary research and knowledge building? (3) Committed to expanding what we know about effective, intersectional approaches to primary prevention of family violence and violence against women? (4) An innovative thinker who loves finding new ways of translating their research to different audiences? If so, this role could be for you! This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a great organisation.
Reporting to the Manager, Research you'll have a strong focus on translating data analysis and research findings into evidence-informed resources and advice to drive policy, practice and communications impact.
About Us Respect Victoria (RV) was established as a Statutory Authority under the Prevention of Family Violence Act 2018.
We have a broad focus on the primary prevention of family violence and violence against women in Victoria, and collaboratively work with stakeholders to provide state-wide leadership to create social, institutional, organisational and community change.
RV recognises strength in diversity and values an inclusive workplace and are committed to providing flexible and accessible working arrangements for all.
We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women and gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex or queer people.
About the Role Lead and support initiatives to build knowledge and inform policy and practice in primary prevention of family violence, violence against women and other forms of gender-based violence.
Focus on translating research findings and data analysis into evidence-informed resources and advice to drive policy, practice and communications impact.
Support RV's strategic positioning as a thought leader in Victoria and nationally by understanding stakeholder priorities and communicating complex ideas to different audiences.
Key Accountabilities Lead, author and support the design of projects, activities, reports, briefs, resources and presentations to communicate, share and support knowledge building about the prevention of family violence, violence against women and other forms of gender-based violence.
Monitor and review academic and practice literature findings, in-house, commissioned or partnered research and data analysis, applied research and demographic surveys.
Translate findings for application to primary prevention policy and practice.
Support development and implementation of research governance protocols.
Provide specialist technical advice about research findings and data analysis.
Key Selection Criteria Alignment with RV and VPS values.
Outcomes Thinking: Establishes mechanisms to monitor impact of work on the community.
Ensures work outcomes are designed in ways to create a positive impact on community.
Literacy in research methods, analysis and interpretation of data: Considers data volume, variety, velocity, and veracity to establish data collection and analysis approaches.
Uses analysis of qualitative and/or quantitative data sets to enable immediate and/or future decision making (predictive).
Working Collaboratively: Creates a collaborative culture.
Overcomes barriers to knowledge or information sharing and finds opportunities to work with other teams.
Critical thinking and problem solving: Considers wider government and community context when considering options to resolve issues.
Prevents recurring problems by integrating solutions into process.
Critically evaluate problems from multiple perspectives to deliver outcomes.
As per the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) Policy, RV will only accept applications submitted through the JSE for this role.
VPS employees can access the JSE as well as some people who have recently left or are members of certain communities.
See if you're eligible here.
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