Youth Justice Research & Evaluation Lead

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

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.