Research Analyst-Domestic Violence Death Review Team

Location - Lidcombe

Temporary full time

Salary ranging from $110,266 to $122,058pa.

What you’ll do

Reporting to the DVDRT Manager, this role is responsible for contributing to the design and implementation of the DVDRT’s research and reform agenda.

Working with the DVDRT Manager and the Senior Research Analysts, this role will assist in the day-to-day operation of the DVDRT to contribute to the prevention of domestic violence deaths in NSW and to enhance awareness and understanding about domestic violence and associated issues.

Other responsibilities of this role include (but are not limited too):

• Undertaking high level quantitative and qualitative research and analysis in relation to domestic violence deaths to identify key themes, trends and issues and contribute to the understanding and awareness of domestic violence more broadly;
• Assisting in the development of reports, recommendations, research papers and submissions to support the legislative objectives of the DVDRT;
• Developing and maintain a comprehensive database of domestic violence deaths in NSW; 
• Providing administrative support in relation to the operation of the DVDRT, including preparation of meeting papers, coordination of member appointments, and provision of briefings for the DVDRT Convenor; and
• Liaising with a broad range of stakeholders including members of the public, professional bodies, community representatives and other public sector agencies and departments to inform research and analysis in relation to domestic violence deaths

What we’re looking for

Tertiary qualifications in law/social science and/or equivalent experience in a relevant profession such as legal research or policy

Capacity to work in an environment that may involve potential exposure to psychosocial hazards related to the range of services provided in a court environment. Click here for more Information about accepting a role within the Coroners Court.

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What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

· A challenging and rewarding career

· Flexible, autonomous work environment

· Competitive pay and conditions

· Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

· Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters.

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Established in 2010, the Domestic Violence Death Review Team (DVDRT) is a multi-agency committee that undertakes comprehensive analysis of deaths occurring in a context of domestic violence to identify trends and patterns, highlight limitations or weaknesses in service delivery and make recommendations to rectify such limitations.

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close 20th March at 11:59pm

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Anna Butler on 0402 233 412 or at anna.butler@justice.nsw.gov.au

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We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

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Other Information

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