Research Fellow

About the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Fellow to join the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) Swinburne as we embark on a multi-year applied research program on community services innovation conducted within a strategic partnership between Uniting (Victoria & Tasmania) and Swinburne University of Technology. In this role you will support the Chair in Community Services Innovation and assume project leadership responsibilities in relation to research projects within the partnership as well as grant funded and commissioned research, and will undertake administrative and other activities associated with research.

Initial fields of focus include research into place-based impact and organisational enablers for this, as well as outcomes measurement frameworks and methods for capturing consumer (micro level) outcomes as well as community capacity or strengthening (meso level) outcomes. The role may also include mentoring of Uniting (Victoria & Tasmania) staff in relation to the design and conduct of research, evaluation and evidence utilisation.

About Swinburne
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.

About you
To be successful in the role, you will have:
• A doctoral qualification in management, policy studies, community development or an area directly relevant to innovation in community services
• Demonstrated experience in contributing to high quality research of national or international significance in an area relevant to community services innovation, including track record in academic publication
• Demonstrated skills in research design and qualitative data collection and analysis methods appropriate for use with marginalized groups.
A full list of the selection criteria is available within the position description

Benefits
• Participate in regular staff and management development programs
• Discounted annual Myki cards are available to Swinburne staff
• Salary package your car parking, superannuation and vehicle lease plans. It can help you get the most value from what you earn.
Discover more discounts when you start at Swinburne. Receive movie tickets and staff membership options at the Swinburne bookshop. There's news subscriptions and computer and software discounts on offer.


Further information and how to apply
The diverse culture within Swinburne is a source of strength. We are proud to be recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality 2018 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 has also received the Victorian “High Commendation” Multicultural Excellence Award (Business Category).

To view the position description or to start an application click on 'apply' at the bottom of this page and submit a resume, cover letter and response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the Position Description.

For further information about the position, please contact Professor Erin Wilson (Uniting Kildonan Chair in Community Services Innovation) via email ewilson@swin.edu.au.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au

Should you require further support for an interview due to special needs or consideration, please contact our Diversity Consultant, Dr. Walter Robles, on inclusion@swin.edu.au. For support or queries related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, please contact DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au.


Applications close at 11pm, Thursday 1st August 2019