Research Officer

Classification: ANU Officer 5/6 (Research)
Salary package: $79,334 - $93,211 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Fixed Term (up to 2 years)

• Contribute to research and policy advice
• Enjoy generous benefits including 17% superannuation
• Work in a beautiful campus environment on the city’s doorstep

About Us
The ANU College of Asia & the Pacific (CAP) leads intellectual engagement with the Asia-Pacific region through research, teaching and contributions to public debate, and seeks to set the international standard for scholarship concerning the region. The College hosts the largest number of regional experts and specialist academic programs in the English-speaking world, and plays a vital role in informing public policy and Australia's intellectual engagement with the societies, cultures and economies of Asia and the Pacific.

CAP is the centre of excellence for understanding human development and organisation in Asia and the Pacific, and addressing the cultural, economic, environmental, political and societal dimensions of global challenges.

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Crawford School of Public Policy is a School within CAP and is Australia’s premier public policy school, with recognised world-class expertise and experience in economics, political science, environmental management and development, and on key Asia-Pacific countries, especially China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam and Indonesia, as well as Australia. The Development Policy Centre (Devpol) is a research centre within the Crawford School with a focus on Australian aid, the Pacific and PNG, and global development policy. 

The Opportunity
The Development Policy Centre is seeking to appoint a Research Officer.

In this role you will provide support on a diverse range of research activities including quantitative data analysis, policy analysis, database management, producing data visualisations, and writing DevpolicyBlogs, policy briefs and submissions.

Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will have undergraduate honours and/or Masters in economics, international development, or a related field. You will be fully proficient in Excel and/or statistical analysis software. You will also have demonstrated experience in gathering and analysing data, applying research output to relevant policies, and providing input to policy advice. To excel in this role, you will have excellent written and oral communications skills, excellent time management and a high attention to detail. 

Enquiries
To enquire about this opportunity, please contact the Program Officer of the Development Policy Centre, Soonha Jeon – T: +61 2 6125 9975, E: soonha.jeon@anu.edu.au

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access
Increasing the representation of women, First Nations people and persons from diverse gender, ability, cultural and linguistic backgrounds is a strategic priority for the College of Asia and the Pacific. We strongly encourage applications from these groups.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au  

ANU is a large, diverse employer. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

How to Apply
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria (Maximum two A4 pages). 
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note:The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and the successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.