Research Analyst

**About Woolworths Group**

Woolworths Group is a food and everyday needs retailer united by the shared purpose of creating better experiences together for a better tomorrow. With more than 1,400 stores across its Woolworths Supermarkets, Countdown Supermarkets (New Zealand) and BIG W brands, and fast-growing eCommerce businesses, Woolworths Group is Australia and New Zealand’s largest retailer. A top 10 company on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Woolworths Group employs more than 180,000 team members and serves more than 20 million customers a week.

**Research Analyst - Government Relations & Industrial Affairs**

12 Months secondment for parenal leave cover

**- Supportive team**

**- Varied role with impact on business strategy**

**- Flexible work options
**About the opportunity
In your role as Research Analyst you will provide dedicated research, policy and data analytics support to the Government Relations and Industry Affairs (GR&IA) team. You will be responsible for the delivery of research that will form the basis of GR&IA’s advocacy, engagement, thought leadership initiatives and to tell the Woolworths’ story.

**Key responsibilities
- Review and input data from various sources to advance Woolworths’ policy advocacy interests.
- Develop and maintain datasets in an accurate and timely manner; to strengthen Woolworths’ reputation with key stakeholders.
- Instrumental in creating, reviewing and managing governance frameworks, including processes and procedures for stakeholder and engagement tracking;
- Provide data support and produce engagement materials for internal stakeholders where needed; and
- Support in the preparation and review of reports, submissions, presentations, and position papers.

**About you
You have a keen interest in Government Relations / Politics and have a passion for forging a career within this space. Ideally, you are tertiary qualified in either research, economics, political science, statistics, or law. You have prior experience in a similar role or have demonstrated experience as an analyst, synthesising and distilling large datasets and developing and maintaining CRMs. You will have the confidence to navigate complex situations, work well with a broad range of stakeholders and effectively collaborate, influence and deliver results.

What's in it for you
- You will be joining Australia’s largest retailer which is also at the forefront of innovation and modern ways of working
- Flexibility is valued and supported across Woolworths Group and covers flexible work hours and locations (including working from overseas for up to 8 weeks per year), flexible career opportunities, and flexible leave options
- Career development sessions, internal networking events and mentorship/leadership programs to grow your career
- Having a career with us means you are joining the group which was recognised as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, Work180 Endorsed Employer for all women along with Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ workplace inclusion
- Team member discounts across all Woolworths Group and partner businesses, access to discounts in novated leases, share purchase plans, lifestyle and other attraction discounts
- Access to a digital platform that offers personalised programs for working parents, carers and people leaders through our partner in Gender Equality and Parental Leave support 4 weeks paid parental leave for all secondary carer’s. Both Primary and Secondary Carers who are employed in full or part time roles, are eligible to access Parental Leave entitlements from their first day of employment**Grow with the Group
As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do.

We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. We are proud to be recognised as a Gold Tier Employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ+ inclusion and as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency.

As our Group continues to evolve, innovate and support our communities, we encourage our team members to do the same with their own careers, by providing ongoing opportunities to grow and make a real difference.

We value flexibility, and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.

We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences - for our customers and for each other.

**We’d love to hear from You
Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.