* Utilise your research expertise to provide support and advice to the Gaming and Liquor branch * Ongoing, full-time opportunity to work with a busy and supportive team * VPS Grade 4: $97,955 - $111,142 plus superannuation About Us: Gaming and Liquor (G&L) advises the Minister for Casino, Gaming & Liquor Regulation on the development and implementation of liquor and gambling legislation and regulation, and on current and emerging gambling and liquor-related issues. The Business Unit is responsible for delivering and further developing the Victorian Government's strategic response to liquor and gambling issues and for developing and implementing the government's policy on the various gambling licensing processes. It is the primary government point of reference for industry, community and government on liquor and gaming issues. About the Role: The Research Officer will assist the branch in its functions, with a focus on using the evidence base. The role will carry a particular focus on organising and communicating research findings. This will include but not be limited to the development of products such as discussion and background papers, updates, summaries and fact sheets. Another important purpose of the role will be to work closely with various stakeholder groups to put the evidence-base to use across policy, practice and prevention. The Research Officer will support project delivery, project status reporting and contract and database management as required. This role contributes to the gambling harm related functions and activities across G&L and supports the effective and coordinated delivery of gambling harm prevention and reduction activities across government. Some of your duties will include: * Preparing research summaries and updates to translate research findings for a range of audiences, both internal and external. * Supporting project delivery and reporting, and contract and database management. * Promoting the sharing of research findings through a variety of communication approaches. To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description. About You: As an ideal candidate, you will possess: * A sound understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. * Demonstrated experience and understanding of public health research and practice. * Knowledge of research on preventing gambling harm or an interest and capability to develop this knowledge. Qualifications: * A tertiary qualification within social sciences, public health or other relevant discipline, ideally with a research and evaluation focus, is required. How to Apply: Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles). If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT: The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.