Research Assistant - Domestic and Family Violence

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university.  You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description

The Disrupting Violence Beacon is a strategic Griffith University research initiative focused on understanding and responding to violence in all forms.

This research project focuses on novel perpetrator responses to domestic and family violence. It aims to undertake a pilot to develop and test new responses for men who use violence in the home, and to build pathways and evidence of how other innovations can be applied.

The Research Assistant position will provide major research assistance to design the research, conduct literature reviews, employ mixed methods to collect data and perform other tasks as directed by the project lead and other members of the project.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Assist with research duties such as research design, data collection and analysis using mixed methods, completion of ethics applications, and project administration in accordance with research protocols.
• Coordinate meetings between researchers and participating external collaborators, including domestic and family violence service providers, as required.
• Undertake interviews with the targeted participant group and practitioners to support the research project’s key initiatives.

About you
The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree with Honours, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and/or experience.  You must be willing to frequently travel to Brisbane for data collection and analysis.

You Will Also Have:

• Proven ability to assist with research design, data collection and analysis using mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative), including the preparation of ethics applications and project administration in accordance with established research protocols.
• Experience in coordinating meetings and facilitating collaboration between academic researchers and external stakeholders, particularly within the domestic and family violence sector or similar community service environments.
• Demonstrated capability to undertake interviews with diverse participant groups and practitioners, with sensitivity to ethical considerations and an understanding of trauma-informed approaches.
• Sound understanding of relevant legislation, University policies and procedures, including research ethics, equity, health and safety, and laboratory standards, with a commitment to maintaining compliance and promoting good research practice.
• A strong personal alignment with the principles and values outlined in the University’s Code of Conduct, with a demonstrated ability to act, communicate and behave in a manner that reflects fairness, ethics and professionalism in all interactions.

What we can offer
This is a fixed term (available until May 2026), 60% part-time position based Off-campus (working space available at Griffith University Logan but can work remotely) including travelling to Brisbane as required. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations. Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full-time equivalent base salary for a Research Assistant (Grade 2) is in the range $84,335 - $88,689 per annum, plus 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $98,672 - $103,767 per annum.

Additional Information

• Why Griffith?
• As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including leave loading
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About you section above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Patrick O’Leary, Co-Director of the Disrupting Violence Beacon at dvb@griffith.edu.au

For application support, please contact People Services on (07) 373 54011 and quote reference number REF8452C.

Closing date:  Sunday, 26 October 2025 at 11.59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.