Research Assistant

About the Opportunity

The QTU is seeking an experienced Research Assistant to join the Research Services section based in Milton. This is a permanent, part-time role (21hrs/week) , reporting to the Deputy General Secretary (Member Services). Days and times are negotiable. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing educational and industrial relations research assistance to Officers of the QTU. 
• Assisting Industrial and Educational developments and programs by locating relevant legislation, regulations and research material.
• Developing and designing member surveys and analysing survey data to support QTU initiatives and programs.
• Providing research support in the areas of; curriculum and professional issues, education funding and organisation, and teacher salaries and conditions.

About You

To be successful in this position you will have: 

• Experience in research methodologies. 
• Expertise in the use of spreadsheets, data manipulation, and the development and analysis of surveys.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Tertiary qualifications in Industrial Relations, Legal, Education or a relevant discipline. 

What we Offer

You will be joining the professional and industrial voice for more than 48,000 members including teachers, principals and TAFE educators in Queensland state primary schools, secondary schools, special schools, TAFE institutes and other educational facilities. The role offers challenging opportunities and a supportive team environment in addition to a variety of benefits, including:

• Attractive salary package including salary sacrifice options
• Work/life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Health and Wellness initiatives including annual vaccinations
• Professional development
• Access to a free, confidential counselling service through our EAP provider, and
• Generous leave entitlements.

How to Apply

Please click the apply button to submit your resume.

Applications will be reviewed once submitted. 

Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents.

The QTU is an inclusive workplace and encourages people of all abilities, First Nations peoples, diverse cultures, and backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ identities and people of all age groups and genders to apply.

The Queensland Teachers’ Union collects personal information from you for the purpose of your job application during the course of the recruitment and selection process. We usually collect personal information from prospective employees through the application form, from referees or through a recruitment agency. We may disclose your personal information to your referees and other persons you nominate or mention in your application. Where you do not provide us with your personal information, we may not be able to consider your application or engage you as an employee of the QTU. Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents.