Research and Data Analyst

About the Commission

The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission is an independent statutory body with responsibilities under Victoria's key human rights laws - the Equal Opportunity Act 2010, the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 and the Change and Suppression Practice Prohibition Act 2021.

Our vision is for a fair, safe, and inclusive Victoria where every person is respected and treated with dignity. We work with others to eliminate inequality and build a community that respects and promotes human rights and equal opportunity.

We are a small and buzzing organisation that embraces the VPS values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.

Our teams are filled with highly motivated, conscientious, and collaborative people who love what they do and uphold our values. We know that our work has the greatest impact when it is informed by diverse experiences and perspectives.

For more information on working with us please visit https://www.humanrights.vic.gov.au/

About the Role

The Research and Data Analyst is responsible for managing research, collecting datasets, conducting analysis, interpreting findings and report writing to guide the Commission's work in providing high quality, evidence-based strategic solutions to address client needs.

The role also collaborates with teams across the Commission to support their specific data requirements and project needs.

The role is an opportunity to:

Contribute data insights to support Commission priorities and projects, including anti-vilification, sexual harassment prevention, disability discrimination, change and suppression practices and other human rights related work, as required.

Perform research and data analysis to support Human Rights Solutions' projects and promotions and marketing initiatives.

Advise and support teams across the Commission on appropriate methodologies when undertaking research and evidence-gathering activities.

Contribute to the publication of reports, articles and data including the production of Commission publications.

Perform literature searches and reviews to support the delivery of research projects.

Use quantitative and qualitative program data, to support monitoring and evaluation of program effectiveness.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Research knowledge: Experience in performing quantitative and qualitative research using a range of methodologies.

Data handling skills: Demonstrated ability in preparing reports, dashboards and briefings for planning, prioritisation and continuous improvement.

Data analysis: Able to analyze quantitative data and to apply inferential statistical approaches.

Communication skills: Demonstrates excellent written communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively to the audience.

Problem-solving: Thinks creatively and works collaboratively to solve problems.

Software: Demonstrates competence in analytic/statistical software to support research

Qualifications

A relevant tertiary qualification in human rights law or commensurate professional experience would be highly desirable

How to Apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter addressing the key selection criteria. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities to apply

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.