Vacancy Details

Campus Location: North Sydney, Australia

Job No: APTAV101378#005

  • Undertake high-level statistical support and analysis for a world-leading research institute
  • Full-time, continuing opportunity in North Sydney with flexible working arrangements available
  • Join a university ranked internationally in the top 2% for research excellence

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

About the role:

As the Senior Data Analyst, you'll assist with the completion of funded research projects by providing statistical research data support, including cleaning of data and the analysis of large-scale and longitudinal survey data, qualitative data, meta-analyses, systematic reviews and preparation of research project reports. You will oversee and manage the data management of project data collected across the Institute. The position will also provide assistance with grant applications, literature reviews and provide support for general Centre Institute administrative activities.

More specifically the role entails:

  • High level analysis and collation of statistical research data using basic structural equation modelling programs such as SPSS, MLM, LISREL, R, MPlus and AMOS.
  • Clean and analyse quantitative and qualitative research data and collate data to prepare statistical research project reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Conduct meta-analyses and systematic reviews and progress write-up of reviews for publication.
  • Attend and contribute to research progress meetings with team members, providing updates and driving progress on scheduled data analysis.
  • Provide training to staff members and students across the research institute on data analysis techniques.

For full position details, refer to the position description.

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Dr Ricky Chan, Institute Coordinator - Institute for Positive Psychology & Education at: ricky.chan@acu.edu.au

What we offer:

  • The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
  • Total remuneration valued to $117,590 - $127,214 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $99,365 - $107,498 (pro rata) pa (HEW 7), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
  • 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
  • Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
  • As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process

Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:

  • resume (maximum 5 pages).
  • responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.
  • brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).

Acting in truth, ACU is dedicated to the dignity of the human person through equitable and respectful opportunities for everyone. ACU can offer support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process.

Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers

Advertised: 21-AUG-2024

Applications close: 04-SEP-2024 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.