Research Fellow – Children’s Court Clinic, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia

Last Date: 7th January 2024.

Research Fellow role within Swinburne University
Part time (0.8), 12-month fixed term position at our Hawthorn campus
Academic Level A or B salary + super (dependent on skills and experience)

About the Role
The Centre for Forensic Behaviour Science at Swinburne University of Technology are looking for a Research Fellow to join their team.

The Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science (CFBS) is Australasia’s leading centre for excellence in the areas of forensic mental health and forensic behavioural science research, teaching and practice development. The CFBS has entered into an agreement with Court Services Victoria (Children’s Court Clinic) to engage a postdoctoral research fellow to enhance the capacity of the Clinic to undertake research relevant to its operations. The Children’s Court Clinic (CCC) is an independent organisation that is operated by Court Services Victoria which conducts psychological and psychiatric assessments of children and families for the Children’s Court of Victoria.

This position will support the service delivery of the CCC through ongoing evaluation and knowledge creation.

About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

Level A

Experience in conducting quantitative, qualitative and/or mixed methods research/evaluation under supervision, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation
Experience and understanding of matters that bring children to the CCC (e.g., child protection, child maltreatment, family violence, and youth offending)
A demonstrated capacity to complete writing tasks intended for a peer-reviewed academic audience
Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with research team members and industry partners and implement communication strategies

Level B

Experience in designing and conducting quantitative, qualitative and/or mixed methods research/evaluation (including data collection, analysis, and interpretation) independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Experience and understanding of matters that bring children to the CCC (e.g., child protection, child maltreatment, family violence, and youth offending)
Working knowledge of theories and systems important to fields of child maltreatment, child protection, family violence, and youth offending.
A demonstrated capacity to complete advanced writing and analysis tasks with minimal supervision, including the preparation of reports and publications
Experience in coordinating research activities with multiple partners/stakeholders, identifying project risks and establishing risk mitigation strategies, and managing project deadlines

Qualifications
Level A

A masters or PhD/doctoral qualification, or working towards submission of doctoral/PhD thesis, in the areas of Psychology, Criminology, or relevant discipline

Level B

A PhD/doctoral qualification in Psychology, Criminology, or related discipline, in conjunction with relevant research or evaluation experience

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply
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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

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Applications Close: Sunday 7th January 2024, 11pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Equity and Diversity
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact [email protected]

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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