About ACER

Working for ACER

Working for ACER means working for one of the world’s leading educational research centres that is committed to creating and distributing research-based knowledge, products and services.  When you join ACER you will become part of a team of professionals who are experts in their fields and who work collaboratively across Australian and International projects.

Here are some of the benefits of working for ACER:

• You will work for an independent, not-for-profit organisation that is committed to creating and promoting knowledge and tools that can be used to improve learning across the lifespan. See also ACER Values.
  
  
• ACER was awarded a Fair and Flexible Employer Recognition Award 2010 - 2011 by Workforce Victoria in recognition of innovative programs and practices that improve the work and family balance of employees.

• ACER is committed to the professional growth of staff throughout their employment. We encourage and support staff in a variety of ways to actively pursue professional learning, including with reference to the ACER Leadership Development Framework.
  
  
• Professional development opportunities, including access to short courses, conferences and studies assistance (including study leave) for undertaking higher degrees.
  
  
• A range of entitlements, including paid parental leave, carer’s leave and the additional option of flexible (48/52) leave
  
  
• Full time and part time positions
  
  
• A generous superannuation contribution of 17% of annual salary to full-time and some part-time staff (0.5 time fraction or more) whose appointment is for more than one year. For all other employees, ACER provides a contribution of 9% of annual salary.
  
  
• Regular social events and staff activities
  
  
• A commitment to Occupational Health & Safety, including trained OH&S representatives in each area