Prepare oral and written presentations for internal and external audiences that clearly articulate project aims, research methods and outcomes effecting the service delivery of the CCC.
About the Job
The Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science has entered into an agreement with Court Services Victoria (Children’s Court Clinic) to engage a postdoctoral research fellow to enhance the capacity of the Clinic to undertake research relevant to its operations. The Children’s Court Clinic (CCC) is an independent organisation that is operated by Court Services Victoria which conducts psychological and psychiatric assessments of children and families for the Children’s Court of Victoria. In some cases, limited treatment is also provided. The reports provided by the CCC are used to assist magistrates in making decisions in both Family Division and Criminal Division cases in the Children’s Court of Victoria.
The CCC is led by a Director, a senior clinical and forensic psychologist, who reports to the Chief Executive Officer of the Children’s Court, with oversight provided by the President of the Children’s Court of Victoria. Part of the mandate of the Children’s Court Clinic is to evaluate the services provided and to have an active research engagement.
In your role, you will support the service delivery of the CCC through ongoing evaluation and knowledge creation. Priority areas of focus will include:
(a) Validation and refinement of risk assessment protocols and guidelines to enhance the authoritative advice provided to the CCC by clinicians.
(b) Improved understanding of targets for effective preventative and secondary intervention for children with early onset offending.
(c) Elements of valid and effective telehealth approaches for conducting CCC assessments and delivering interventions.
(d) Contribution to planning regarding the development of a CCC database
Additionally, you will prepare oral and written presentations for internal and external audiences that clearly articulate project aims, research methods and outcomes.
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne is a multi-sector university of science, technology and innovation with more than 54,000 students and 5,000 staff globally. We offer postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online education to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways. Our mission is to be a world-class university, creating economic and social impact through science, technology and innovation. We aim to deliver future-ready learners, research with impact and innovative enterprise.
About you
To be successful in the role, you will have:
• A doctoral qualification Psychology, Criminology, or a related discipline, in conjunction with relevant research or evaluation experience
• Experience in designing and conducting research/evaluation independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment
• Experience with qualitative research/evaluation design in forensic psychology or criminology
• Experience and understanding of matters that bring children to the CCC (e.g., child protection and youth offending)
A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.
Benefits
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Careers at Swinburne.How to apply and further information
To view the position description or to start an application please click on 'apply' or ‘begin’ and submit a resume, cover letter and a response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the position description.
For further information about this position, contact Brett McIvor, Research Coordinator (Central Faculty Office – FHAD) at bmcivor@swin.edu.au or on 03 9214 6222.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au
Should you require further support for an interview due to special needs or consideration, please contact Maree Norden, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at inclusion@swin.edu.au. For support or queries related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, please contact DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au
Agency enquiries will not be accepted for this position.
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation. We are proud of our commitment to equity and inclusion through key initiatives such as our Charter of Cultural Diversity, Pride@Swinburne Strategic Action Plan, Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Action Plan and our Reconciliation Action Plan. Equity and diversity are integral to our 2025 vision to be a world class university creating social and economic impact through science, technology and innovation.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 12th March 2021
