Researcher - WFH; Australia wide

Role Overview

As a Researcher, you will play a crucial role in synthesising evidence and information to provide policymakers and schools with reliable, evidence‑based advice that is accessible, easy to understand, and readily implemented in practice.

• Competitive base salary starting at $97,920 (commensurate with skills and experience) plus 12% superannuation
• Full‑time, temporary contract until 29 January 2027
• Flexible location, work‑from‑home (Australia‑wide)

• Contribute to the scoping, planning and designing of education research projects aligned to AERO’s annual research agenda.
• Undertake data collection and analysis on multiple education research projects in collaboration with other AERO researchers using rigorous qualitative and/or quantitative methods.
• Develop research products that support education practitioners working in schools and early childhood services to use more evidence‑based practices.
• Plan and implement dissemination activities that maximise the impact of AERO research products on the Australian education community.
• Support collaborations with external stakeholders to ensure research projects and products are high quality and have high impact.
• Provide a range of administrative activities, including coordinating research project governance and supporting stakeholder engagement as well as research product development and implementation.

Essential requirements:

• Research qualifications in education, social sciences, data science, or another relevant discipline.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex information for different audiences.
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or unrestricted work rights in Australia.
• Appointments are subject to a National Criminal Record Check (NCRC) and a current valid Working With Children Check (WWCC).

Key knowledge and experience:

• Technical proficiency in Excel and survey platforms (e.g. REDCap or similar).
• Experience as an educator or teacher in school settings or strong knowledge of these contexts.
• Experience with quality assurance or quality standards processes (beneficial, not essential).
• Experience in adult learning, training or professional development (advantageous).

AERO welcomes applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.