Job Description

Senior Research Officer

Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS) is seeking a Senior Research Officer with expertise in quantitative social science research to assist with our research projects.

The Senior Research Officer (SRO) will undertake research and project management tasks, undertaken by the SRO will include interpretation of quantitative survey data and write-up of research results; collaborating and managing relationships with the research team, project partners and advisory/expert panel members; supporting stakeholder engagement; and assisting with knowledge translation of the findings and communications activities. The SRO may also contribute to the design and conduct of follow-up analyses and dataset management.

About ANROWS

ANROWS is an innovative research organisation that was established as an initiative of Australia’s first National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010–2022 (the National Plan) by the Commonwealth Government and all state and territory governments of Australia.

ANROWS is a unique research organisation, being one of the only national organisations across the world tasked with building, translating and disseminating the evidence base on women and children’s safety to inform policy and practice.

As a registered harm-prevention charity and deductible-gift recipient, ANROWS also runs a research program funded by philanthropic funds (ANROWS Research Fund to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children) and is periodically contracted by service providers and other Government stakeholders to conduct evaluation and research projects.

About the position

We are seeking applications from an experienced DFSV research professional to undertake a 12-month fixed-term contract role within ANROWS. This role will support research and evaluation, data analysis, and knowledge translation activities contributing to policy and practice in the domestic, family and sexual violence sector. This is an opportunity to work collaboratively across teams, utilising multiple skill-sets. This is a full-time role.

This position can be based in Sydney or worked remotely.

Remuneration, leave entitlements, and other benefits

The salary range for this position is $124,506 to $127,491 per annum, plus superannuation with the option to salary sacrifice.

Key responsibilities

1. Support the delivery of quantitative and qualitative research components of the Research Program. Predominantly, this will involve the interpretation of quantitative survey data and the written and verbal communication of research results to a variety of stakeholders. This may also include conducting or supervising literature searches and reviews; supporting ethics requirements; working with the Research Director, Deputy Director and research team, partners and subcontractors on methodological design, implementation and data collection, data analysis, and synthesis and writing.
2. Support the project management of research projects. This may include assisting with documentation such as project plans, activity work plans, progress reports, and the development, operation, monitoring and review of governance, project partnership and subcontracting arrangements; the peer-review process.
3. Work co-operatively with team members to plan and conduct research and deliver research reports.
4. Contribute to the knowledge translation and communications strategy for research studies as required. This may include assisting with the development of the communications strategy; contributing to the production of high-quality written reports and other resources with written, graphic and data elements appropriate for a range of audiences, including researchers, policy makers, practitioners and the general public; designing and delivering presentations, leading or facilitating training and representing ANROWS externally in appropriate forums.
5. Provide expert advice and peer-review internally and externally as required, including research regarding violence against women more generally, and research methods and data analysis.
6. Support growth-related research as required by contributing to other research projects; assisting with applications for additional funding.
7. Assist the CEO, Research Director, Deputy Director and other directors as required.

Essential criteria

• Post-graduate qualification (or graduate qualification with equivalent experience) in social science or statistics, such as psychology, sociology, gender studies, violence prevention, or criminology or socio-legal studies.
• Research or policy experience in violence against women and/or gender-related issues.
• Excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills, with a record of research publications and the ability to write, communicate and translate research findings to suit different audiences and to inform policy and programs.
• Demonstrated ability in advanced writing and synthesis
• Proven capacity to translate academic research into accessible formats for policy and practice audiences.
• Experience working with sensitive datasets and/or in the domestic, family and sexual violence sector (desirable).
• Demonstrated expertise in leading all aspects of quantitative research studies in a social science or social justice-related area, including demonstrated expertise in designing research methodologies, applying for research grants, statistical analyses and using statistical software packages, such as Excel, R and SPSS.
• Advanced skills in managing and quality assuring research projects within strict deadlines.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, networking and negotiation skills, including the ability to foster positive professional relationships with colleagues, research partners and stakeholders.

Desirable criteria

Understanding of issues affecting our priority populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities and young people.

Further information

Any questions regarding the position should be directed to: hr@anrows.org.au

Applications

Applications for the position close at midnight on 4 May 2026.

Please note - Applications will be assessed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the closing date.

ANROWS welcomes applications from suitably qualified people of diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, or those who have significant knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family structure, culture and customs, LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities, people with caring responsibilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Criminal history check

The successful applicant will be offered the position, subject to a Police Check and Working with Children Check.