Senior Knowledge Translation Officer

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

Job summary

Department of Justice in Victoria is seeking a senior knowledge translation officer to turn complex gambling research into clear information for policy and public health. You will write plain-English content for fact sheets, web pages and briefs, track new research and advise on policy and service decisions, working with government teams to share knowledge across the Victorian Government.

The role requires strong research knowledge, clear writing and the ability to communicate complex

Qualifications

• Strong research knowledge about gambling, its products, industry and regulation.
• Clear writing skills and experience turning technical research into information people can understand.
• Knowledge-sharing skills to help teams use research and evidence in their work.
• Sound judgement and teamwork skills to analyse problems, adapt to change and explain complex issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead clear, accessible ways to share research and information about gambling harm.
• Write accurate, plain English content for fact sheets, web pages, newsletters and briefs.
• Track new research, trends and issues in gambling and public health.
• Analyse evidence and provide timely, sound advice to support policy and service decisions.
• Present findings, respond to new issues and collaborate with research teams to share knowledge across government.

Skills

Research knowledge

Clear writing

Knowledge sharing

Teamwork

Education

Social sciences / public health / economics degree

Job description

• Turn complex gambling research into clear information that helps protect Victorians.
• Share evidence that helps shape policies and reduce gambling harm.
• Create useful resources for government teams and the wider community.
• Use your research and writing skills to make a real difference.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.

About us

The Gambling, Liquor & Tobacco (GLT) business unit supports the regulation of gambling, liquor and tobacco in Victoria, to minimise the harms these products can cause and contribute positively to the Victorian economy. It is responsible for:

• delivering and further developing the Victorian Government's strategic response to gambling, liquor and tobacco issues
• developing and implementing the government's policy on major gambling licensing processes
• delivering a research and evaluation program to inform responses to gambling harm in Victoria.

It advises the Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation and is the primary government point of reference for industry, community and government on liquor and gaming issues.

What you will do

As a senior knowledge translation officer, you will turn complex research into clear, useful information about gambling harm.

You will help government teams use evidence to shape policies and improve responses to gambling harm.

You will:

• lead clear, accessible ways to share research and information about gambling harm
• write accurate, plain English content for fact sheets, web pages, newsletters and briefs
• track new research, trends and issues in gambling and public health
• analyse evidence and give timely, sound advice to support policy and service decisions
• present findings, respond to new issues and work with research teams to share knowledge across government.

About you

You need qualifications and experience in social sciences, public health, economics or another relevant field. A research focus is highly desirable.

You should also have:

• strong research knowledge about gambling, its products, industry and regulation
• clear writing skills and experience turning technical research into information people can understand
• knowledge-sharing skills to help teams use research and evidence in their work
• sound judgement and teamwork skills to analyse problems, adapt to change and explain complex issues clearly.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Brett Hetherington at ***************@justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Child safe statement of commitment

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.