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.
- Offering a 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)
About The Organisation
The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) is Australia’s national education evidence body. AERO is working towards excellent and equitable outcomes for all children and young people by generating and making high-quality evidence accessible and enhancing the use of evidence in Australian education.
AERO is bringing together people who are passionate about evidence-informed policy and practice for schools and early childhood services. Our team is collegial, creative and committed to fulfilling AERO’s potential to make an impact. We value agile thinkers who can help shape AERO as a new, dynamic organisation, and team players who enjoy working across projects and in diverse, interdisciplinary teams. Many of our people have ongoing connections to research, policy and practice organisations, helping us to bridge the gap between evidence generation and translation.
For more information about AERO, please see https://edresearch.edu.au
Purpose of the role
This role contributes to the development, translation, and dissemination of high-quality education research and policy analysis, as well as the refinement of quality standards for educational materials. It includes stakeholder engagement and preparation of written and multimedia materials that are accessible, easy to understand, and readily implemented by schools and policymakers.
Accountabilities:
- 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
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
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 would be beneficial, but not essential.
- Experience in adult learning, training or professional development would be advantageous.
AERO welcomes applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
How to apply?
Please submit an online application:
- CV and a cover Letter describing your interest in and suitability for the role addressing the skills and experience above.
- A brief (approx.150 words) response to the following question:
- Describe a project (or component of a project) you contributed to that involved engaging with stakeholders and producing written materials for different audiences. How did you approach the work and what was the outcome?
Applications close
9.00am Monday, 29 June 2026 (Sydney, AEST)
Notes
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Respectfully, no agencies please.
- Please only apply for this role if you are an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have unrestricted work rights in Australia.
- Appointments are subject to a National Criminal Record Check (NCRC) and having or obtaining a current valid working with children check (WWCC).
- If you require any additional information to above or have technical difficulties applying, please contact: recruitment@edresearch.edu.au
- Please do not send applications to this email address, apply through advert.
