Research Fellow

About the Role 
The Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science (CFBS) is Australasia’s leading centre for excellence in the areas of forensic mental health and forensic behavioural science research, teaching and practice development. The CFBS, in partnership with the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare, and researchers from Monash University and Southern Cross University, have received funding from Australia’s National Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS) for a project examining pathways into young people’s use of family violence, especially the influence of experiencing childhood maltreatment and trauma.

We are seeking a Research Fellow to join our innovative team to undertake research and assist the research team with the coordination and management of the research project.
The project takes a mixed-methods approach featuring a quantitative study using existing linked administrative data from Child Protection, Victoria Police, and other services to undertake the first population-based prospective longitudinal analysis of the pathways from childhood maltreatment to Adolescent Family Violence (AFV). Along with a second qualitative study featuring the co-creation of an integrated and trauma-informed explanatory framework of AFV through in-depth semi-structured interviews with young people who have engaged in these behaviours, to inform interventions to reduce these behaviours.

As the Research Fellow, you will support the team of Chief Investigators with overall project administration, set up, and delivery, as well as to conduct interviews and assist with analyses related to the qualitative study.

About You  
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: 

• Experience in conducting qualitative and/or mixed methods research/evaluation, independently and/or under supervision.
• Experience recruiting participants for research and skills/experience conducting interviews.  
• Experience analysing qualitative data using NVivo software.
• Capacity to work with sensitive topics, and with diverse cultural groups, and an awareness of security and ethical issues associated with working with sensitive data.
• Demonstrated capacity to complete writing tasks to a high standard, including reports intended for a peer-reviewed academic audience.
• The capacity to work both independently and as part of a team in a collaborative manner, with strong communication skills and organisational capacities.
• Experience in professional liaison with practitioners/service providers in the child and family community service sector is preferred. 
• Experience working with at-risk youth populations (e.g., trauma affected, justice-involved, young people displaying harmful behaviours) is preferred. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree honours and/or a research masters degree in psychology, social work, or related fields (Essential)
• A professional masters or PhD/doctoral qualification, or working towards a professional masters or PhD/doctoral qualification, in psychology, social work, or related fields (Preferred)

About Swinburne University of Technology 
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply 
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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check and a National Police Check. 

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Applications Close: Monday, 7 October 2024 at 5pm. 

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our Equity & Diversity website.

Disability and Reasonable Adjustments
Swinburne University of Technology actively supports and encourages individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates. 

For a confidential discussion regarding accessibility requirements, or to provide feedback on how we can continue to improve our recruitment processes to better accommodate adjustments you require, please reach out to staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au.

Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) at Swinburne 
Swinburne is enhancing gender equity and diversity, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM), by participating in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program. 

Swinburne University is actively engaged in improving representation and participation of women in STEMM fields, aiming to address ongoing gender inequity. As an inaugural recipient of the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, we have implemented our original SAGE Action Plan (2019-2021) and continue our commitment through the current SAGE Action Plan (2022-2025), focusing on meaningful actions to foster long-lasting change and advance gender equity and diversity in STEMM.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  

For any support please contact staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au  or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

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As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.  

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