Research Fellow - Catalyst Consortium

Swinburne is a progressive university that aims to increase Australia’s capacity in science, technology and innovation as the drivers of modern, internationalised economies and workplaces. Our university is focused on high-impact global research, high-quality teaching and active engagement with both industry and the community.

The part time Catalyst Research Fellow will be a key contributing role to a series of research studies within the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science. Topics of focus will broadly involve the reduction of serious violent and sexual re-offending among offenders. Specific areas will include re-integration and case management of offenders returning to the community from prison, continuity of management from prison to the community, “real time” risk assessment, and understanding the process by which ex-offenders desist from crime. Tasks will include research outcomes through publishing reports, journal articles, book chapters and other publications. The research fellow will prepare oral and written presentations for internal and external audiences that clearly articulate project aims, research methods and outcomes.

Skills and Experience 
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Experience in designing and conducting research independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment, with the ability to initiate collaborations.

• A demonstrated capacity to complete advanced writing and analysis tasks, including the preparation and publication of reports, journal articles, book chapters, and monographs.

• Competence using statistical programs (e.g. SPSS), familiarity with executing multiple statistical models, and interest in learning new programs and modelling techniques

A full list of the selection criteria is available in the position description

Benefits 
As a Swinburne staff member you will have access to many benefits such as career development opportunities including 50% study reduction and staff and management development programs. You will receive up to 17% employer contributions (pension) and various discounts on annual Myki cards, private health insurance and movie tickets. We also recognise the need to support the work/life balance and flexible needs of our staff. As such a range of flexible working arrangements including paid maternity/partner leave, onsite childcare, working from home and part time options are available. 
To find out more about the extensive benefits offered to Swinburne employees please visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/about/jobs/why-work-at-swinburne/

The diverse culture within Swinburne is a source of strength. We have an inclusive working environment with employees from a variety of backgrounds. We acknowledge that diversity in the university workforce increases the effectiveness of teams and our capacity for innovation. We welcome applications from Indigenous people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality 2015 and of key initiatives such as our Pride@Swinburne Strategic Action Plan and our Reconciliation Action Plan which are integral components of our 2025 vision to be world class university creating social and economic impact through science, technology and innovation. 
Swinburne University of Technology is a Child Safe Organisation and as part of this commitment, we require all employees to have a current Working with Children’s Check. All appointments are subject to a valid Working with Children’s Check, therefore it will be a mandatory requirement to have and maintain a current Working with Children Check.

How to apply
To start an application, click on 'begin' at the bottom of the page and submit a resume, cover letter and response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the Position Description. Please do not email or send paper applications, all applications must be submitted online.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment team on +61 3 9214 8600 (option 2).

For further information, please contact Brett McIvor on telephone:+61 39947 2606 or email: bmcivor@swin.edu.au

Please refer to position number 32966
Applications close: 5pm, Monday 26th June 2017