• Sydney CBD location – hybrid flexibility
• Immediate start 12 months contract – with possible further extension
• $116,000 to $130,000 + 15.4 Super

Our Federal Government client works to ensure human rights are respected, protected and promoted – where every person is free and equal in dignity and rights. They work to promote and/or contribute to:
a range of public and private institutions,
stronger laws, policies and practices; delivering an accessible and effective investigation and conciliation service
Engaging inclusively with civil society, communities and the private sector
Raising awareness and providing human rights education

About the role:
The project team has developed a multi-mode methodology and evidence-informed online survey for young people. The Assistant Director supports the Director in moving the study from the development stage into implementation. Key aspects of the role include stakeholder engagement and delivery of project milestones including survey implementation and report delivery.

Key capabilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Experience in project management and implementation
• Demonstrated understanding of research activities and experience with data collection and analysis.
• Highly developed writing skills, including reports and strategic briefings.
• Demonstrated understanding of child safe research approaches and research ethics and ability to safeguard young people participating in the survey through the use of relevant frameworks, policies and legislation.
• Must be able to work independently and be comfortable working with sensitive data

The successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrated experience in project implementation.
• Ability to manage staff and resources effectively (where required) and respond flexibly to changing work demands.
• Demonstrated experience managing quantitative data research process
• Demonstrated experience in user research and implementation of large-scale survey research.
• Demonstrated ability to critically analyse complex issues.
• Demonstrated experience in complex stakeholder engagement and consultation.
• Ability to communicate with all stakeholders with respect, empathy, and discretion utilising a trauma-informed approach
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills including a demonstrated ability to communicate confidently, persuasively, sensitively and articulately, on matters relevant to the delivery of identified strategic priorities.

To Apply:
To be eligible it is essential that applicants hold Australian Citizenship and have the ability to obtain and maintain a national police check and Baseline Security Clearance if required.

If you are interested in this role, please do APPLY NOW with your resume in MS Word format along with your expression of interest or call Karen on 02 9200 3677 for more information.

Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.

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