Research Officer 1

Position overview

The Research Officer 1 (RO1) is responsible for providing support to projects within a research program under the direction of the relevant Project Director(s) or Project Manager(s) and working in collaboration with other project team stakeholders.

Position context

The Australian Council for Educational Research (India) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ACER, operating from New Delhi. As a member of the ACER Group of companies, ACER India’s mission is to create and promote research-based knowledge, products and services that can be used to improve learning across the life span.

The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) is a leading research organisation notably known for its involvement in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) and 95 years of research and assessment expertise reaching 151+ countries. Our research informs educational solutions offered to educators, governments, international development agencies, and schools around the world. The New Delhi office serves as ACER’s South Asian hub for research, educational assessments, and capacity development programmes helping education systems in the region to improve learning outcomes.

ACER is committed to the professional growth of staff throughout their employment. It encourages and supports staff in a variety of ways to actively pursue professional learning, including with reference to the ACER Leadership Development Framework. ACER encourages all staff to consider ways in which they might make a leadership contribution to the organisation’s work.

Job responsibilities

• Contribute to qualitative or quantitative studies by undertaking literature searches, data collection, entry, management, analysis and report writing


• Contribute to the research-based development of assessment items and instruments, and learning materials in the domain of expertise


• Provide project administration support to Project Director(s) or Project Manager(s)


• Undertake other project support tasks as required by Project Director(s) or Project Manager(s)

Decision Making Authority

The RO1 has no people management/supervisory responsibilities.

Decisions relating to project work and/or responsibilities are made by the relevant Manager(s) or Director.

Organisational accountabilities

• Proactively work towards achieving individual, team and organisational objectives while demonstrating ACER’s leadership behaviours:
  
  
  
  • Developing Self – involves self-management, self-reflection and self-improvement
  
  
  • Embracing Change – being open to change and leading change when appropriate
  
  
  • Pursuing Excellence – ongoing search for new and better ways of working
  
  
  • Setting Directions – strategic thinking and planning for the future
  
  
  • Supporting Colleagues – supporting and contributing to the development of others
  
  
  • Working Collaboratively – building highly effective internal and external relationships
  
  
  
  

• Actively work to create an equitable, fair and harmonious work environment which is free from harassment, bullying and discrimination by demonstrating respectful and courteous behaviour towards others


• Proactively foster an inclusive and diverse work environment which encourages and respects different experiences and perspectives, and values diversity of thought


• Comply with all occupational health and safety requirements, including following safe work practices for self and others


• Comply with all information security requirements, including completing regular security training and abiding by the standards and procedures laid out in ACER’s Information Security Management System


• Work in accordance with ACER’s policies and procedures

Education

Essential: Bachelor Degree in relevant discipline

Desirable: Master in relevant discipline

Skills, knowledge and experience

Essential:

• Relevant research and/or analytical skills


• Effective written and verbal communication skills


• Well-developed interpersonal skills


• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines without compromising attention to detail


• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team


• Computer literacy, particularly with general business software


• Willingness to learn and demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and professional development

Desirable:

• Relevant experience of working in education sector