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The Australian Institute of Criminology, located in Canberra, is the Australian Government's national research and knowledge centre on crime and justice. We seek to promote justice and reduce crime by undertaking and communicating evidence-based research to inform policy and practice.

The Institute:

  • undertakes research across a wide array of topics including sexual assault, illicit drugs, transnational crime, missing persons, cybercrime, fraud, indigenous victims and offenders, and human trafficking;
  • monitors and reports on trends in a range of crimes including homicide, drug use by police detainees, deaths in custody, armed robbery, firearms theft, juveniles in detention, fraud against the Commonwealth; and
  • produces and disseminates policy-relevant research reports that inform crime reduction and prevention strategies and criminal justice practice.

Student placements

During the year the AIC also considers requests from higher education, justice and law enforcement agencies to allow a student to complete a placement at the AIC on a case by case basis. Each application is considered on its merits, taking into account the ability of the AIC to provide appropriate supervision, costs to the AIC (if any) and that the student’s proposed work fits with the AIC’s research program.

Current vacancies

Research Manager EL2

Crime Prevention & Criminal Justice Responses

  • Base salary from $104,930 to $132,620 per annum plus superannuation
  • Full-time ongoing

Supporting documentation

If you require these documents in an alternative format, please contact the institute at positions.vacant@aic.gov.au

The Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC), located in Canberra ACT, is Australia's national research and knowledge centre on crime and justice. We seek to promote justice and reduce crime by undertaking and communicating evidence-based research to inform policy and practice.

Duties:
  • Reporting to the Deputy Director Research, you will be responsible for effectively managing a team of AIC research staff to formulate, design and deliver programs of high quality research in a timely manner. 
  • Hold and maintain specialist expertise in one or more areas of crime and criminal justice relevant to the AIC’s research priorities, including crime prevention, and provide specialist advice to the Deputy Director Research, the Director (Chief Executive) and the wider sector, as required.
  • Source and encourage externally-funded research opportunities for the AIC.
  • Take responsibility for all team outputs, and/or personally author, high quality written material that meets peer-review standard for publication with minimal editing, and prepare presentations of research results (and proposals) for a wide range of policy, practitioner and other stakeholder audiences.
  • Manage and develop research staff to meet AIC and professional development goals and objectives.
  • Represent the AIC and/or present research findings in a range of forums – academic conferences and seminars, interdepartmental and government committees, stakeholder meetings and media.
  • Liaise with stakeholders to disseminate AIC research analysis and with respect to existing and potential research projects, including obtaining access to data and securing funding.
  • Assist with the management of the AIC’s international obligations and relationships, particularly in relation to UN agencies.
  • Other duties consistent with the operations of small research organisation.
SELECTION CRITERIA
  1. Significant expertise in independently initiating, designing and successfully conducting a range of significant research projects using quantitative and/or qualitative research methods.
  2. Specialist expertise in crime prevention (i.e. national or international standing) and in one or more areas of criminological or criminal justice research, or a related field.
  3. Substantial experience in the management of research programs, including the associated financial and human resources.
  4. Practical experience in working with national and international agencies and governments.
  5. Outstanding communication skills, in particular expertise in:
    • identifying and conveying the key results and messages from research findings in concise and detailed peer-reviewed publications for academic, policy and practitioner audiences;
    • presenting research findings and their implications to a range of academic, government and community audiences;
    • engaging and/or collaborating with individuals and organisations at a senior level in government, law enforcement and the non-government sectors for research and liaison purposes; and
  6. leading and working effectively in small teams.
  7. Postgraduate qualifications in criminology, law or a relevant social science field are essential, a doctoral qualification in an area relevant to the AIC’s Research program is desirable.
  8. Willingness to undertake a range of duties consistent with the operations of a research small organisation.

NOTE: To be considered for this position, you MUST include the following: 

  • current resume
  • Statement addressing the Selection Criteria.

Applications close: Friday 24 May 2013 at 5.00pm and MUST be emailed to positions.vacant@aic.gov.au

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants are required to be Australian citizens to be eligible for engagement. Applicants with permanent residence status who have applied or intend to apply for Australian citizenship may be considered for engagement.

Research Officer Level 1 – APS3

  • Various positions
  • Full-time
  • Salary from $52,630 – $57,290 per annum plus superannuation
  • Non-ongoing - for periods up to 18 months

Supporting documentation

If you require these documents in an alternative format, please contact the institute at positions.vacant@aic.gov.au

Duty Statement:

Under general direction from a Research Manager, Principal Research Analyst or Senior Research Analyst:

  • Assist with the conduct of research projects, and/or undertake smaller, relatively straightforward research projects.
  • Collect, input, clean and analyse qualitative and/or quantitative data.
  • Maintain and archive research records and datasets.
  • Conduct and compile literature reviews.
  • With assistance from more senior members of staff, draft reports which meet peer-review standard for publication and prepare presentations of research results for a wide range of policy and practitioner audiences.
  • Liaise and interact with stakeholders on an operational level.
  • Assist with the running of AIC conferences and roundtables.
  • Other duties consistent with the operations of a small research organisation.
Selection Criteria
  • Good analytical skills, including the ability to accurately interpret quantitative and/or qualitative data.
  • Demonstrated experience in data collection, and the conduct of research.
  • Well-developed writing skills, in particular the ability to write quality literature reviews and draft research reports.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, in particular, the ability to build effective relationships, act with discretion when dealing with stakeholders and work in a small team.
  • Good organisational skills, including a capacity to manage work effectively and meet tight deadlines.
  • Experience in using MS Office and analytical software such as SPSS, Stata and/or Nvivo.
  • Undergraduate degree in criminology, psychology, law, sociology or another relevant field, (preferably completed with honours).

ESSENTIAL: To be eligible for non-ongoing employment, applicants will be expected to:

  • have a relevant tertiary qualification;
  • hold  Australian Citizenship or have the legal right to work in Australia;
  • be willing to undergo an Australian Federal Police Check; and
  • be willing and eligible to obtain a security clearance.

TO APPLY:  To be considered for this position, you should submit your current Curriculum Vitae only, including current referee contact details. If you are short-listed the Selection Panel may use other means of assessment to choose the most suitable candidates.

Your Curriculum Vitae MUST be submitted by no later than Monday 27 May 2013 at 5.00pm and must be emailed to positions.vacant@aic.gov.au .

POSITION CONTACT: Karen Johnston, Manager HR & Administration
Tel: 02 6260 9213

NOTES:  This is a non-ongoing opportunity and will be offered for a specified term. Non-ongoing opportunities will be offered for an initial period of 6, 12 or 18 months with the possibility of extension for a period of up to three years. This recruitment process will be used to fill existing vacancies and provide a merit pool that may be used to fill future similar vacancies over the next 12 months.

The AIC will not cover any relocation costs.