Research Officer - Housing Affordability & Teacher Shortage

• Employment Type: Full-Time (35 hours p/week)
• Duration: Fixed-Term Contract Ending 19 December 2025
• Remuneration: $100,354 + 17% Super + Leave Loading
• Location: UNSW Kensington Campus (Hybrid Working Opportunities)

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Why Your Role Matters:
A Research Officer plays a key role in supporting research projects as part of a multidisciplinary team of researchers in the areas of housing affordability and the teacher shortage. The position will provide technical and research assistance to senior research staff in activities associated with various research projects, including the contribution and application of knowledge in the field of data science, housing and transportation analysis, and education labour markets to a range of projects conducted within the Systemic Implications of Housing Affordability and the Teacher Shortage research program.

The role reports to Professor Scott Eacott, School of Education, and has no direct reports.

Responsibilities Summary:

• Provision of practical and efficient research support to stakeholders, assisting in the conduct of research that contributes to a better understanding of housing affordability and the teacher shortage, contributing where appropriate.
• Support in the conceptualisation, design, and successful conduct of projects with data science and visualisation components.
• Prepare and contribute to the production of technical reports, manuscripts for publication and tenders or grants for external funding.
• Manage the technical aspects of databases, including coordinating and executing data cleaning, data management processes and ensuring research integrity in research databases.
• Perform quantitative/qualitative data analyses as required by the research project.
• Proactively assist with research reports, peer-reviewed publications, presentations, ethics applications and progress reports.
• Monitor research protocols, provide problem solving and resolution to any evolving problems related to design, implementation and analysis.
• Liaise with organisations, data custodians, stakeholders and collaborators and actively participate in meetings and discussions as required.
• Coordinate, plan and complete day-to-day research activities within the framework of agreed project timelines and responsibilities.

Skills and Experience Summary:

• A university degree in data, urban or education science or related disciplines, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through a combination of education, training or experience.
• Significant experience working with Python, QGIS and large data sets.
• Knowledge of research protocols, experimental design and planning as involved in developing research projects and reporting against milestones.
• Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including Python, QGIS.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.

How to Apply: Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your CV to the application portal before 11:30pm on the 15th of May 2025.

A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Get in Touch: For queries regarding the recruitment process, contact Lucy Gerondis, Talent Acquisition Consultant, UNSW: l.gerondis@unsw.edu.au

Applications sent via email will not be accepted, please apply online via the application portal.

* UNSW is unable to offer visa sponsorship to international candidates for this position. Applicants must have full Australian working rights for the duration of the contract.

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UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.