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Senior Research Officer – multiple positions
APS 5-6
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Qualitative and/or quantitative research methodologies including research design and conducting fieldwork
 Program evaluation research methodologies
 Longitudinal data analysis
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Quantitative data analysis, including statistical analysis of survey data, and especially panel data
 Qualitative data analysis
 Knowledge translation and exchange
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Criterion 1: Demonstrated experience/expertise in one or more of the following: a.
Qualitative and/or quantitative research methodologies including research design and conducting fieldwork b.
Program evaluation research methodologies c.
Longitudinal data analysis d.
Quantitative data analysis, including statistical analysis of survey data, and especially panel data e.
Qualitative data analysis f.
Knowledge translation and exchange.
Required response: Please outline your experience in relation to one or more of the areas listed above based on your area(s) of experience/expertise and providing relevant examples where possible. You do not need to respond to each area. If an area does not apply to your experience or interest please indicate this by writing ‘not applicable’ in the relevant box below. Please limit your response to a maximum of 500 words.
Response in relation to (a) qualitative and/or quantitative research methodologies including research design and conducting fieldwork:
Response in relation to (b) program evaluation research methodologies:
Response in relation to (c) longitudinal data analysis:
Response in relation to (d) quantitative data analysis, including statistical analysis of survey data, and especially panel data:
Response in relation to (e) qualitative data analysis:
Response in relation to (f) knowledge translation and exchange:

Criterion 2: Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the capacity to work as an effective team member in a multi-disciplinary team (including research-policy collaborations), maintain positive and productive professional relationships and liaise and work with external organisations and research stakeholders.
Required response: Please provide an example of your experience working in a multi-disciplinary team and an example of your experience working with stakeholders. Please limit your response to 200 words.
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Criterion 3: Good organisational skills including a demonstrated ability to work independently, set priorities and monitor research progress and workloads to ensure timely completion of work.
Required response: Please provide an example of a time when you worked independently on a research project.
In your answer please include details of how you monitored progress and ensured completion of the project by the relevant deadline. Please limit your response to 200 words.
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Criterion 4: Demonstrated ability to produce high quality written material (eg technical or scientific reports, journal articles, conference papers, research syntheses) on complex issues within tight timelines including the ability to write in a style and format easily understood by policy makers, researchers and other relevant stakeholders.
Required response: Please outline the types of written materials you have produced and how you took audience needs into consideration. Please limit your response to 200 words.
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Criterion 5 (desirable): Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in an appropriate social or behavioural science (eg psychology, sociology, economics, demography) discipline.
Required response: NIL
No written response is required. Please ensure any formal qualifications are listed in your attached resume or CV.
Criterion 6 (desirable): Experience in managing research/evaluation projects.
Required response: Please outline your experience in relation to managing research/evaluation projects. Please limit your response to 200 words.
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Criterion 6 (desirable): Experience using STATA, SPSS, Excel, NVIVO or any other analysis software.
Required response: Please outline your experience in relation to using STATA, SPSS, Excel, NVIVO or any other analysis software. Please limit your response to 100 words.
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