• Part time positon (.6)
• Campus independent - Can be based at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) or Victorian regional campuses
• Fixed Term (18 month contract)
• Level A (Research Only)

About the position

The part-time (0.6FTE) research officer will support the conduct of the Accessible PrIDe research project. The Accessible PrIDe project is a collaboration with partnering organisations who aim to improve the lives of LGBTIQ+ people with intellectual disability by building the capacity of service sectors and communities around them to be more welcoming, accessible, inclusive and affirming of their intersectional identities and experiences.

The research component of this project will involve the evaluation and validation of an extensive co-design process working within a Participatory Action Research model. The position will:

• Support the research activities of the project, including the collection and analysis of qualitative data
• Draft reports and research papers relating to the activities of the project
• Support knowledge translation efforts and communication of findings within the disability and LGBTIQ+ sectors

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline, and evidence of participation in higher level study relevant to discipline or professional area.
• Evidence of experience in research and evaluation and the ability to work effectively under limited supervision or independently.
• A record of contribution to publications, conference papers and/or reports, or professional or technical contributions which provide evidence of research potential.
• Experience in the collection and analysis of qualitative data.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in a cooperative and collegial manner.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Welcome Video - Victorian Regional campuses – See link below;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-NZBy693Go

Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm Thursday the 22^nd of August 2024

Position Enquiries: Natalie Amos n.amos@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker m.parker@latrobe.edu.au 

Position Description below:

 PD-Template-BAU-Level-A-Research-Only_AccessPrIDe .pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position (max 1 page);
• An up to date resume; and
• A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is located in the position description.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.