Research Specialist

Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.
Do you want to work for a leading national not-for-profit organisation providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia?
With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities.
About Role
This role sits within the NSW Multicultural Centre for Women’s and Family Safety. The Research and Data Analyst Specialist is responsible for leading research initiatives and data evaluation to support the development of service models and sector capacity building and inform policy advice and advocacy. The role will lead consultations and data analysis to inform policy and practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate the development of evidence to enhance culturally responsive DFSV practice, strengthen sector capacity and inform policy settings.
- Facilitate research relevant to culturally responsive DFSV practice, including demographic changes and trends within different communities and migration patterns.
- In collaboration with the Centre team, establish and develop relationships with relevant stakeholders to support evidence development, practice development, and policy advice and advocacy.
- In collaboration with the Centre team, contribute to the design of monitoring and evaluation processes and develop policy advice based on evidence and data collected by the Centre, in support of the Centre’s sector capacity building initiatives and to inform the design of service models.
- Hold consultations with sector and communities to develop evidence of good practice, needs and gaps, and inform policy and practice advice.
- Participate in the broader activities of the Centre.
- Other duties as directed from time to time within your skills range and capacity.

Please reach out to us for the full Position Description to review the Key Responsibilities and Measures of success.
Essential Criteria
- Relevant tertiary degree qualification, particularly in research and data analysis.
- In-depth understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
- Research to practice translation skills suitable for service development activities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills relevant to holding effective consultations and developing policy advice.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
- Multicultural background or extensive experience in the multicultural services sector.

About Us
Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.
About our Benefits
- Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs
- Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.

About our Recruitment Process
SSI Group is strongly committed to actively safeguarding children and young people and providing a safe environment for them to thrive. We ensure children and young people’s safety, and wellbeing is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of everyone at SSI, whether they interact directly or indirectly with children and young people. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.
Our commitment to Diversity
To Apply
Applications close 15th November 2024
A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future.