Senior Social Researcher (Maternity Relief Position)

This position is to fill the Senior Social Researcher position, while the incumbent is on maternity leave.

You must address the essential and desirable requirements of the position, in your application.

Details

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Qualifications

Degree in Social Sciences, or equivalent and experience is work in the area of research and evaluation.

Essential Criteria

Ability to analyse, manipulate & interpret social statistical information & trends (especially re Census data);
Experience in social research & analysis.
Experience in presenting research outcomes and preparing research for publication;
Familiarity with a broad range of data.
Skills with MapInfo and/or statistical/analytic software [e.g. SPSS, NVivo, Tableau];
Experience in presenting and explaining research and data;
Ability to work both with a small team and independently.
High-level report writing & oral communication skills.
Understanding of issues for Greater Western Sydney & non-government community services.
An inquiring view of the world.

Desirable Criteria

Familiarity with service and/or project evaluation; interviewing skills
Ability to prepare data visualisations and infographics
Experience in one or more of the following areas: children & families; people with disabilities; young people; disadvantaged communities; health; education & training; social impact measurement.
Good negotiation skills.

Other Information

This is a maternity relief position for up to 12 months, commencing mid-June 2025.  The position is for up to 28 hours per week.

The position is based on the Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Award Level 6.

Duties include:

Analyse social trends & issues affecting Greater Western Sydney, and beyond;
Respond to information requests from organisations & the community;
Prepare statistical data & publications;
Develop information & data resources;
Advise on and conduct research projects;
Make presentations of research results;
Undertake project or service evaluations.
Assist the Executive Officer, with Social Researcher supervision.

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted by post or email at:

WESTIR Ltd, PO Box 136, PARRAMATTA, 2124

or eo@westir.org.au

WESTIR Ltd

WESTIR Ltd is a not-for-profit community organisation, standing for Western Sydney Regional Information and Research Service. Since 1981, we have been committed to enhancing accessibility to social research and data for everyone in Greater Western Sydney (GWS) and beyond. We address current and potential issues by collecting, analysing, and interpreting information, making it readily available to the community. Our guiding principle is to ‘let the data run free.’