Research Fellow
Health Services Research & Evaluation Program
Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre
• Unique opportunity to make a difference – contribute to the policy debate
• Part-time
• Career progression opportunity
• Located at Fitzroy
Turni ng Point strives to promote and maximise the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities living with and affected by alcohol and other drug-related harms. We aspire to be a world leading service delivery and research and development centre. In working toward our goals we will ensure the safest possible environment in relation to alcohol and other drug problems today and into the future.
Trustworthy, rigorous research and evaluation are cornerstones of sound service planning and systems development. The work of the Health Services Research and Evaluation Program aims to inform better health service delivery related to alcohol and other drugs.
You will have responsibility for independently managing multiple projects in the area of health services research. This important work focuses on how and whether health systems work, particularly in relation to people with risky or problematic substance use problems. Our work impacts policy and practice, with the goal of aligning services and systems with the evidence on effectiveness in treatment and service delivery.
You will be required to undertake high level complex research tasks including but not limited to: project design, management, and data analysis report writing, the preparation of funding applications and dissemination of findings to stakeholders and academic audiences. You will be encouraged to develop a particular area of expertise and build your profile and career pathway via competitive fund rounds and peer review publications. There is also an opportunity for you to be involved in graduate teaching programs on substance use.
High calibre candidates will possess a Masters or equivalent in a relevant field as well as relevant research experience. High level qualitative or qualitative research skills are required as are solid skills in the management and timely completion of complex research projects and working in a team environment. Experience in the translation of research to practice or policy and/or a PhD in public health social sciences is highly desirable.
If you have what it takes to make a difference and want to capitalise on this opportunity that will provide you with ongoing professional development, access to salary packaging and a supportive and collegiate environment in an organisation which values work life balance, please refer to the attached position description for further detail.
Classification: Grade 7 $69,191 per annum (pro rata)
Applicants must address the key selection criteria.
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