Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Science and research
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/TBC-GLTAUG26
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking 2 Research & Evaluation Officers to provide a critical role within Gambling, Liquor & Tobacco.
About the business unit
The Gambling, Liquor & Tobacco business unit supports the regulation of gambling, liquor and tobacco in Victoria, to minimise the harms these products can cause and contribute positively to the Victorian economy. It is responsible for:
It advises the Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation and is the primary government point of reference for industry, community and government on gambling and liquor issues.
The Gambling Harm Evidence & Response branch helps to reduce gambling harm by:
About the role
The Research & Evaluation Officer will play a key role in supporting the planning, procurement and contract management and support of a range of research and evaluation projects related to gambling harm. It works collaboratively with colleagues across the unit on gambling harm-related matters, including by developing products, such as background papers, and research updates, summaries and fact sheets. The Research & Evaluation Officer will support the delivery of research and evaluation projects, including by assisting with project status reporting and contract and database management.
Some of your duties will include:
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Qualifications/requirements
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to unde rgo pre-employment checks which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.