Research Assistant

Part time opportunity starting asap
- Hybrid, supportive working environment
- Not for Profit, peak body leading (D&I) in the workplace

Are you passionate about workplace diversity and inclusion (D&I) and have excellent research and administration skills? This is an exciting opportunity to work for Diversity Council Australia (DCA), the peak body leading D&I in Australian workplaces.

**About the role**

We are looking for a Research Assistant to join us for a part time (3 days) position, starting asap. Location is preferably East Coast of Australia in hybrid working environment with access to a vibrant CBD co-working space in Sydney and Melbourne.

The Research Assistant will provide research support to the DCA Project Manager and Project Lead (DCA’s Member Education Director) on a government-funded project addressing the systemic barriers restricting culturally and racially marginalised (CARM) women’s upward mobility into leadership roles in Australian organisations. This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to join the team working on this grant.

Women from culturally and racially marginalised backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Undertake background research to contribute to the activities of the government-funded project
- Provide research support on joint projects activities between DCA and project partners (e.g., conducting data collection, both qualitative and quantitative; data analysis; consultations with organisations and culturally and racially marginalised women, etc.)
- Contribute to writing grant materials and publications with the guidance of the DCA Project Manager and Project Lead, and collaboratively with the project team partners
- Provide support/contribute to dissemination of project findings (including presentations) as needed
- Research support for other emerging project matters and/or activities as needed
- Assist with stakeholder communications as needed or required by the DCA Project Manager and Project Lead

**About Diversity Council Australia**

Diversity Council Australia (DCA) is an independent, not-for-profit, peak body leading diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the workplace. We provide unique research, inspiring events and programs, curated resources and expert advice across all diversity dimensions to a community of over 1000 member organisations.
- Our belief is that diversity and inclusion is good for people and business.
- Our vision is to create a more diverse and inclusive Australia.
- Our mission is to encourage and enable Australian organisations to create diverse and inclusive workplaces.

Our Team is a diverse and passionate bunch of people. We believe strongly in DCA’s vision and mission. This shared set of values and our continuous learning culture unites us as a team and sets the tone of our working environment.

DCA is a supportive and inclusive employer. We encourage true flexibility and aim to create a work environment where all employees can contribute and are valued. DCA values lived experience of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, age, caring responsibilities, culture, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and/or socio-economic status.

**About you**
- You have a passion for, or strong interest in diversity and inclusion.
- You have strong knowledge of the literature relating to CARM women in leadership
- You have experience in providing assistance in research projects, including conducting literature reviews, scoping activities, developing surveys and analysing both qualitative and quantitative data
- You have experience in both qualitative and quantitative research
- You bring a strong sense of initiative, collaboration, and a continuous learning mindset

Lived experiences of race-based discrimination are relevant to this role.

Previous experience working on a project exploring similar issues on the intersections of race and gender will be highly regarded