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Research Director

2 months ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Hays Recruitment Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Research Director to lead our research and reporting processes. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for overseeing and project managing our research initiatives, liaising with industry experts and research organisations, and evaluating industry data to identify and adapt fit for purpose policy solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee and project manage the team's research and reporting processes.
  • Liaise with industry experts and research organisations to capture insights.
  • Evaluate industry data to identify and adapt fit for purpose policy solutions.
  • Engage with the Director to ensure funding and project milestones are managed.
  • Provide strategic guidance and assess the impact of research on government levers.
Requirements
  • Demonstrated experience in the labour market and VET reform topics particularly within the national and state policy context.
  • End to end project management experience overseeing and managing multiple concurrent projects related to data and research.
  • Experience working with education or training government departments.
  • Tertiary Qualifications in Economics, Policy Research, or a related discipline.
  • Relationship/Stakeholder Management skills and ideally a network within the VET sector.
What We Offer

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are a motivated and experienced Research Director looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including your CV and a cover letter, to Andy Sundberg at Hays Executive.