Research Officer - Remote / Work From Home

THE ORGANISATION:

Gender and Disaster Australia (GADAus) is the leading national organisation working at the intersection of gender and disaster. We undertake research and deliver evidence-based information, training and resources to address the harmful impacts of gender stereotypes before, during and after disasters. Read more about our work here.

THE POSITION:

GADAus is seeking a Research Officer to support the delivery of high-quality research that advances gender-sensitive approaches to disaster preparedness, response, recovery and resilience. Working closely with the Research and Innovation Manager and the broader team, this role will undertake research, manage research activities, engage stakeholders and translate evidence into practical resources, reports and policy-relevant outputs. The role will contribute to research frameworks, literature reviews, data collection and analysis, evidence synthesis, reporting and dissemination.

THE CANDIDATE:

GADAus is seeking a highly capable researcher with proven experience conducting and managing research projects, ideally in gender and/or disaster contexts. You will bring strong skills in data collection, analysis and interpretation, with the ability to translate complex evidence into accessible reports, briefings, presentations and practical resources.

You will be comfortable engaging with community organisations, government agencies, researchers and other stakeholders, and able to manage multiple projects within agreed timelines and budgets. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, a commitment to high-quality research, and a strong alignment with feminist principles and GADAus's vision and goals.

If you are a thoughtful and organised researcher who can combine rigorous methods with clear communication and a commitment to reducing gendered harm in disaster contexts, we'd love to hear from you. GADAus encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with lived experience of disaster.

For further information, please refer to the Duties and Responsibilities and Key Selection Criteria in the attached Position Description.

THE OFFER:

The Research Officer role is offered on a 12-month fixed-term basis at 0.8 EFT, with the potential for extension subject to funding and organisational requirements. The position offers flexible and remote working arrangements, 4 weeks annual leave (pro rata) with leave loading, and an additional three (3) days leave between Christmas and New Year.

GADAus is based in Victoria but does not maintain a physical office space. Permanent remote working arrangements are in place for all staff. This role may require travel to organisational meetings in Victoria and occasional events in other states. Please be aware that applicants must be based in Australia.

next steps

To submit your application, please click ‘Apply now’ by 5:00pm on the closing date.

We look forward to meeting with shortlisted candidates on Friday 14 August 2026 and ask that applicants keep this date available.

Please email any queries to: recruitment@gadaustralia.com.au using the subject line: Research Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.