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Position: Research & Data Insights Volunteer
Program Area: Community Engagement
Purpose / Objective: The Annual Client Consultation is a key initiative at the Asylum Seekers Centre (ASC), providing an opportunity for people seeking asylum to share their experiences, needs, and ideas. Insights from the consultation directly inform service improvements, program design, and advocacy efforts. 
Support the analysis and synthesis of consultation data to generate meaningful insights that inform ASC programs and services.
Reports to: Community Engagement Specialist
Commitment Period: Minimum 2 months
Days and hours required per week: May–June 2026, 1 day per week (Monday/Wednesday), 4 hours per day


Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Standardise and structure raw survey datasets for downstream analysis 
• Support coding and thematic analysis of open-ended responses
• Identify key trends, patterns, and insights across data sources
• Assist in summarising findings into clear, actionable insights
• Contribute to simple reports, presentations, or internal briefs
• Support the development of easy-to-read outputs for stakeholders

Selection Criteria:

• Strong analytical and research skills
• Experience with data analysis (qualitative and/or quantitative)
• Proficiency in Google Sheets/Excel
• Ability to synthesise information clearly and concisely
• High attention to detail and confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff and volunteers 
• Flexibility and willingness to take on extra tasks as appropriate
• Ability to adhere to policies concerning code of conduct, boundaries and confidentiality.

Desirable:

• Experience with surveys, research projects, or evaluation work
• Familiarity with coding qualitative data or thematic analysis

General Conditions

All ASC staff and volunteers are required to:

• Adhere to ASC’s vision, purpose and values 
• Act at all times per ASC’s Code of Conduct, Boundaries and Child Protection Policies 
• Comply with Work, Health and Safety systems 
• Comply with Incident Management Procedures and emergency protocols 
• Demonstrate respectful and welcoming behaviour with all people at ASC in culturally appropriate ways
• Support a child safe organisation by undertaking screening for suitability to work with children and vulnerable people and to comply with relevant state/territory legislative requirements and willing to provide NSW police check if requested.

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