Research analysts

Remuneration packages circa $65,000 - $95,000

The Australian Institute of Criminology is the Australian Government's independent national research and knowledge centre on crime and justice. The Institute:

• manages national monitoring programs on homicide, drug use amongst offenders, deaths in custody, armed robbery, firearm theft, juveniles in detention, human trafficking, anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing, and fraud against the Commonwealth;
• conducts research on a wide array of topics, including domestic violence, illicit drugs, transnational crime, cybercrime, fraud, bushfire arson and Indigenous victims and offenders; and
• publishes policy relevant material that assists with crime reduction and prevention strategies and criminal justice practice.

The AIC offers challenging and rewarding work for its staff in a highly professional and collaborative environment. Its researchers have diverse qualifications and experience and are able to undertake work both in their specialist and non-specialist fields.

The AIC seeks research analysts to design, implement and report on major research projects. You will demonstrate your excellence in working in close collaboration with a variety of stakeholders and your strong project management skills, which are supported by a relevant graduate or post graduate degree.

Duty statement

1. Design, participate in, and/or lead major research projects on a variety of criminal justice subjects relevant to the AIC.
2. Undertake collaborative research projects with multiple (internal and external) stakeholders.
3. Undertake analysis and interpretation of various forms of research data (i.e. quantitative and qualitative)
4. Prepare high quality reports for publication, presentations for conferences and other dissemination forums.
5. Represent the AIC in a range of forums - meetings, conferences and seminars.
6. Participate in the planning and organisation of AIC conferences and roundtables.
7. Liaise with project funding agencies and assist with the planning and preparation of budgets and the monitoring of expenditure.
8. Other duties as required.

Selection criteria

Note: selection criteria should be limited to three pages.

1. Demonstrated ability to initiate and conduct major research projects using quantitative and qualitative research skills, and to meet project deadlines, with limited supervision.
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills, specifically an ability to write for a policy and practitioner audience and negotiate with key agencies to obtain access to data.
3. Demonstrated ability to initiate and conduct consultations, meetings and roundtables with external organisations and stakeholders nationally, and represent the AIC.
4. Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret the data for policy purposes.
5. Ability to prioritise workloads, maintain thorough files and records, be organised and use time efficiently and effectively.
6. Willingness to undertake a range of duties at all levels consistent with the operations of a small organisation.
7. Relevant graduate or post graduate degree.

Based in Canberra's inner south, these positions will be offered to dynamic and high calibre individuals.

Overseas applicants must hold a valid work visa.

Closing date for applications

Applications close at 5pm Friday 15 August 2008.

Shortlist date

Short listing will take place second half of August and applicants who have been selected for an interview will be notified by phone shortly thereafter.

Interviews

Interviews will be held at the Institute's premises, 74 Leichhardt Street, Griffith ACT 2603 in September 2008.

Unsuccessful applications

Applicants will be notified by mail that their application was unsuccessful.

Further information

Further information about the Institute and its work can be obtained through the Institute's website http://www.aic.gov.au/ where the Service charter, Corporate plan and Annual report are also available.

For further information regarding this position, please phone Diana Nelson on (02) 6260 9239

Applications addressing selection criteria and providing contact details of three referees should be emailed to: position.vacant@aic.gov.au by close of business 15 August 2008.