Senior Research Officer

Justice; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 116.000 - 141.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Job stability

Salary sacrificing options

Transparent performance framework

Generous leave entitlements

Employee Assistance Program

Descripción de la vacante

Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria is seeking a VPS Grade 5 to lead Youth Justice research and evaluation, coordinate projects, and develop governance frameworks. The role is based in Melbourne with travel to Youth Justice Precincts, full-time fixed-term to 30 June 2027.

The successful candidate will coordinate research governance, translate findings into policy and deliver strategic priorities while engaging government and external partners.

Formación

• Experience coordinating/leading applied research or evaluation projects and translating findings into policy or service delivery.
• Knowledge of research governance principles, including ethical review and data management.
• A tertiary qualification in research, evaluation, psychology, health science, criminal justice or related discipline.
• Experience in Youth Justice or a similar complex, high‑risk environment is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Review and coordinate research and evaluation projects to support best practice governance.
• Contribute to development and implementation of strategic research priorities and frameworks.
• Strategically lead the Youth Justice research and evaluation agenda and manage key stakeholder relationships.
• Support collaboration with government and external research partners.

Conocimientos

Applied research management

Research governance knowledge

Research qualification

Youth Justice experience

Educación

Tertiary qualification in research

Descripción del empleo

The Opportunity

Full time position fixed term until 30 June 2027, based in Melbourne with regular travel to other locations including the Youth Justice Precincts. VPS Grade 5 role: $116,413 - $140,849 per year plus superannuation.

Review and coordinate research and evaluation projects, supporting best practice research governance. Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic research priorities and frameworks. Strategically lead the Youth Justice research and evaluation agenda, managing key stakeholder relationships within government and external research partners.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience managing or coordinating applied research or evaluation projects and translating research into practice in a policy or service delivery context.


• Experience in, or detailed knowledge of, applying research governance principles, including ethical review processes and data management.


• A tertiary qualification in research, evaluation, psychology, health science, criminal justice or related discipline.


• Experience working in Youth Justice or similar complex, high risk environment is also desirable.

To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the position description.

What's in it for you?

You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally. All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria.

• Job stability- position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).


• A fair salary-enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.


• Transparent performance framework-approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.


• Generous leave entitlements-provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.


• Employee Assistance Program support- you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact [e-mail] if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process. For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made.

We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways we do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce - we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector. We're proud of our individual differences. We're proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other. We hope you will share your story too.

Applications close 11.59pm, Thursday 29 October 2026.

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.

If you have any queries, please contact Liam Shaw on 0429 979 405 or [e-mail].