Project Officer - Brisbane, Australia - Queensland University of Technology

Queensland University of Technology

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Brisbane, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

$85,857 to $92,96- Fixed-term, part-time

Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)

Who are we looking for?

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a Project Officer - Australian Children of the Digital Age (ACODA) to join School of Early Childhood and Inclusive Education, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice, Academic Division.

The ACODA Project Officer, as a member of the ACODA project team, plays a key role in supporting the organisational and practical aspects of the study.

The role is key to success of the study and will work across nodes and with researchers and partners to ensure the smooth recruitment and administration of the survey.

The role will liaise with the Centre Director, the ACODA co-leads and the Centre Chief Operating Officer in the organisational and practical aspects of the study.

The role will be the key liaison between the Centre researchers, Wallis Social Research, industry and community partners, and stakeholders.

The role is required to plan and participate in study outputs, including reports, policy briefs, newsletters, webinars, public outreach events, media releases and other knowledge exchange.

We're offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT's commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

Real world impact
QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus.

We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The Centre's vision is to have Australian children, healthy, educated and connected in a digital world.

The purpose of the Digital Child is to provide evidence-based transdisciplinary research related to children and digital technologies that leads to positive outcomes for children.

It aims to enhance public understanding, inform policymakers and provide guidance for families, educators and technology creators to support children to be confident growing up in a rapidly changing digital world.

What you need to succeed

You will demonstrate:

Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to a degree with subsequent relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience contributing to research projects including monitoring progress, identifying and addressing risks, adjusting plans, and seeking and responding to feedback from researchers, partners, and stakeholders.
Demonstrated verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to clearly and accurately provide advice to researchers and other members of the University, as well as external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines working autonomously whilst maintaining good working relationships within a team setting.
Evidence of welldeveloped digital literacy skills and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of relevant information systems and software related to the administration of complex projects.
Demonstrated experience engaging with external stakeholders, including government departments, public sector agencies and nongovernment organisations