Lead Youth Justice Research & Evaluation

Department of Justice; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job stability

Salary sacrifice options

Transparent performance framework

Generous leave entitlements

Employee Assistance Program support

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Melbourne, is offering a full-time fixed-term role to lead the Youth Justice research and evaluation agenda. You will coordinate applied research projects, develop strategic priorities, and collaborate with government and external partners to strengthen evidence-informed decision making.

The role requires governance expertise, data management knowledge, and the ability to translate findings into policy and practice.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating applied research or evaluation projects.
• Ability to translate research into policy or service delivery.
• Knowledge of research governance, ethics review and data management.

Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate research and evaluation projects, supporting best practice governance.
• Develop and implement strategic research priorities and frameworks.
• Lead the Youth Justice research and evaluation agenda and manage stakeholder relationships.

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Melbourne, is offering a full-time fixed-term role to lead the Youth Justice research and evaluation agenda. You will coordinate applied research projects, develop strategic priorities, and collaborate with government and external partners to strengthen evidence-informed decision making.

The role requires governance expertise, data management knowledge, and the ability to translate findings into policy and practice.