Senior Research Officer
Job No:
26126
Location:
Melbourne, VIC
- Join a unique, national, independent, not-for-profit research and development organisation focused on helping parents raise happy, healthy children
- Generous remuneration + 5 weeks annual leave
- Opportunity to based in either Melbourne or NT office!
About the Parenting Research Centre
The Parenting Research Centre is Australia's only independent not-for-profit parenting research and development centre dedicated to helping all parents raise happy, healthy children.
The Centre believes that parenting is the critical factor in a child's development and quality of life and that the science of parenting can make a difference in the everyday lives of families and communities. Since 1997, the Parenting Research Centre has conducted research and developed evidence based parenting support programs.
Many of the programs the Centre has designed are now delivered across Australia.
About the Opportunity
The Parenting Research Centre (PRC) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time or part-time Senior Research Officer to join its talented and dedicated team with opportunity work from either Melbourne Head Office or their Northern Territory Office.
In this challenging and rewarding role, you will conduct program development, implementation and evaluation activities. This will involve delivering parenting programs and supporting professional training for health, education and community service organisations in the Northern Territory.
Other responsibilities will include:
- Conducting a diverse range of activities that result in the development and implementation of evidence based information products, programs and practice frameworks;
- Conducting knowledge exchange and implementation activities;
- Conducting project planning and implementation activities; and
- Contributing to grant and tender submissions.
To be considered for this position, you will have successfully completed your Masters in a relevant field and be eligible for professional registration. You will have practice experience working with children and families as well as skills in facilitating professional education and training events. A current knowledge of research in parenting and parenting support and advanced skills and experience using literature search databases is also required.
Your exceptional presentation and communication skills will enable you to be successful in this position, as will your ability to deliver high quality outcomes within tight timeframes.
Experience working with a diverse client group and/or working in the Northern Territory will be highly regarded.
For more information on working at the Parenting Research Centre and to view the full position description, please visit www.parentingrc.org.au
Enquiries may be directed to Trudi Collins, by phoning 03 8660 3500 or emailing tcollins@parentingrc.org.au
Apply now by completing our online form and upload your resume by COB Monday, 29th August 2011.
Please note: The successful applicant must be willing to undergo a Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract.
About the Benefits
The Parenting Research Centre is committed to supporting its employees achieve a positive work/life balance, whilst working in an interesting and stimulating environment.
The successful applicant will have the choice to work full time or part time hours (minimum 4 days per week), with flexible working arrangements available, as well as 5 weeks annual leave each year.
An attractive remuneration $73,987 - $82,313 plus superannuation (pro rata for part time) will be negotiable based on skills and experience.
What's more, the Parenting Research Centre will offer you the opportunity to significantly expand your skill base and career prospects through its professional development and conference attendance program.
Best of all, you will gain tremendous satisfaction in this rewarding role where you will have the opportunity to support parents raise happy and healthy children.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career - Apply Now!