Senior Researcher

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Temporary Full-Time until August 2025
• Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
• Salary: $149,631. Package includes salary ($120,859 - $133,183), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

About the role

The position will undertake quantitative and qualitative research in the VET sector, including survey design, analysis and reporting of insights across the Department and agency partners to inform policy decisions and program outcomes. Further, it will provide support and capability building to other teams seeking to undertake surveys and will lead critical ongoing qualitative research with employers and industry.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

• Ability to Lead the design, implementation and delivery of quantitative and qualitative research projects
• Prepare quality evidence-based submissions, reports, briefings and other correspondence in a timely fashion to support the effective operations of the Department
• Establish collaborative and productive relationships with team members and stakeholders working on joint projects to achieve agreed objectives
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Tertiary qualifications in economics, social science, psychology, epidemiology, biostatistics or a related field, or relevant professional experience in quantitative and qualitative outcome evaluation
• Proficiency in statistical or analytical software such as Q or other like programs
• Proficiency in survey development tools such as Qualtrics, Medallia etc
• Proficiency in questionnaire design data visualisation and insights reporting
• A valid Working with Children Check for paid employment 
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Closing date 20 October 2024 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Chrys Bourlias, Manager Strategic Research and Delivery at chrys.bourlias@det.nsw.edu.au - 0459 928 936 and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Fadi Albehnonissan, Advisor Recruitment at fadi.albehnonissan1@det.nsw.edu.au

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.