Research Officer in Criminology

Position Details

• Four Years Fixed-Term | Full-Time
• Higher Education Officer Level 6 I $92,287 - $98,398 pa | 17% Super
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Position

The College of Business, Government and Law is seeking a Research Officer in Criminology to play a key role in coordinating and supporting all stages of a high-impact research program investigating offender rehabilitation and strategies to reduce reoffending across NSW prisons.

As a Research Associate in Criminology, you will:

• Coordinate and prepare research documentation, including ethics applications, reports, project communications, and travel itineraries.
• Liaise with justice professionals, correctional agencies, and research collaborators to support timely and high-quality project outcomes.
• Assist with literature reviews, data management, and the preparation of materials for publications and presentations.

About You:

You are a proactive, highly organised professional with experience in research support or administration, ideally with knowledge of the criminal justice system. You work confidently both independently and collaboratively, managing competing priorities to ensure the timely delivery of administrative and research tasks. You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and liaise effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including correctional agencies, senior officers, and academic colleagues.

You will bring:

• Critical thinking, initiative, and the ability to offer practical ideas to improve processes and support project outcomes.
• Experience in literature reviews, data management systems and other research support activities.
• Computer skills including MS Office, Adobe suite and may include statistical analysis packages or qualitative research packages.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Flinders is also located in Adelaide, one of Australia's most liveable and affordable cities. Adelaide offers a Mediterranean climate, world-class food and wine, pristine beaches, and vibrant cultural festivals. With short commutes, a welcoming community, and excellent work-life balance, Adelaide is an ideal place to build your career and lifestyle.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Wide range of professional development activities, funds and services.
• Wellbeing Initiatives via .
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

How to Apply and Information

• To apply online, please visit the website via the job portal: JR Research Officer in Criminology.
• You are required to submit a CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Professor Mark Halsey

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) on Monday, 24 November

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.