Project Manager to Research Associate (QILT)

Are you passionate about making a difference through impactful research? Join the Social Research Centre (SRC), Australia's largest dedicated social research and evaluation agency. For over 20 years, we have championed best practice methods and conducted impactful research that contributes positively to society. Our team of subject matter experts and multi-disciplinary practitioners is committed to creating a legacy of projects that make a difference. Learn more about us.

Do you want to be part of something bigger and contribute to social good?

We are seeking a talented and skilled, early-career (2-4 years) quantitative researcher to join our client service consulting team in the QILT project. We value people who demonstrate curiosity, take initiative, think creatively, collaborate well in teams, and exhibit a strong desire to learn and enhance their skills. You’ll have a client service mindset and an ability to actively nurture and manage these relationships as part of a client facing team. We value diverse working styles. 

About QILT: The Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) are a suite of surveys for higher education that cover the student life cycle from commencement to employment. QILT provides robust, nationally consistent performance data to uphold and drive quality improvement in the Australian higher education sector. Learn more about QILT.

If you're passionate about making a difference, eager to learn, and ready to work with senior staff and clients on a project that has social impact and is of critical importance to the Australian higher education sector, we would love to have a conversation with you. Ideally, you’ll be wanting to develop as an ‘all-rounder’ and be able to work as part of business development right through to analytical reporting and presenting to clients. We’re not going to hold you back, and for the right person we can fast track your development and promotion opportunities, tailored to your individual goals and pace. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading: Take ownership of managing, executing, and delivering aspects of the QILT projects from start to finish.
• Fostering stakeholder relationships: Communicate effectively and work with and across internal and external stakeholders.
• Consulting: Work with subject matter experts on research methods, project execution, analysis, and reporting. This includes end to end project management contributing to the successful execution of a project.
• Problem solving: Address research methods, operational or logistical issues with creative solutions.
• Involved in continuous improvement: Have a say and suggest ways to enhance project efficiency and quality.
• Upholding standards: Maintain our professional standards and corporate culture and values – non-negotiable.

What we offer:

• Exposure: Work with a range of high profile and engaged clients across government and the higher education sector.
• Growth and development: Opportunities to learn and work with subject matter experts and multi-disciplinary practitioners, with plenty of learning and development opportunities. Across the company, we have a dedicated statistics and survey methods team, data scientists and programmers, evaluation and qualitative research specialists, as well as Australia’s only probability based online panel – Life in Australia™.
• A career path: Enjoy a clear career path and mentoring through working with a variety of senior staff and opportunities to explore different research methods and specialisations.
• Creative workspace and flexibility: Work in a dynamic office environment that fosters creativity and collaboration with regular events, plus enjoy the flexibility of work-from-home arrangements. We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options, to support a healthy work-life balance. 
• Employee benefits: Access to a profit-sharing program, recruitment referral bonuses, annual flu vaccinations, a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, and a hybrid working arrangement. We also provide the opportunity to participate in cultural events.

Key selection criteria:

• Integrity: Ownership and accountability of work, quality and actions.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills with a proactive and collaborative approach.
• Adaptability: Quick to learn new concepts and apply them effectively.
• Attention to detail: Deliver good quality work in a timely manner.
• Organisational skill: Strong organisational skills for managing multiple projects.
• Mission aligned: With a commitment to developing a career in social or public policy research.
• Technical skills: Demonstration of relevant work experience (including market, social, evaluation or other).
• Subject matter knowledge: Knowledge of the Australian higher education sector would be an advantage.

This is a permanent full-time role with hybrid work options. This role is based in Melbourne, but we will consider applicants from Regional Victoria.

Ready to make your mark on Australian society? Upload your resume with a one-page expression of interest addressing the key selection criteria by 20 September 2024. We are keen to move quickly, so don't miss this exciting opportunity!

Candidates must have full working rights in Australia to apply for this role. Suitable home workspace and reliable internet needed for remote work. For more information, contact recruitment@srcentre.com.au or visit our careers page.

The Social Research Centre values diversity and believes that an inclusive and fair work environment has a positive impact on the wellbeing of employees, job satisfaction and productivity. We encourage people of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander heritage, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientation, gender identity; and people with disability to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided during the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know.