Behavioural Insights Lead

4 days ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Sustainability Victoria Full time

VPS5.1 - Fixed term to June 2027

**About the role**

The Behavioural Insights Lead is responsible for delivering research and providing behavioural insights to internal teams and external stakeholders across Government and industry to help drive Victoria's transition to a circular economy.

This exciting new role in the Social Impact team will support the Senior Behavioural Insights Lead and work collaboratively with staff across SV, particularly campaign managers and project managers, to provide behaviour change advice, capability building, behavioural and audience insights and support the design of effective programs that creating lasting, measurable change.

**About you**

To be successful in this role you will be a proven collaborator with strong analytical skills, an excellent communicator and educator, and a champion for how to drive change, the Behavioural Insights Lead has deep expertise and experience in social science and behaviour change frameworks and theories and can translate the research into actionable insights and recommendations for interventions.

Qualifications/Mandatory requirements:

- University qualifications in behavioural science, social sciences, psychology, marketing or significant prior experience in a related field
- 5+ years' experience leading research projects, behaviour change campaigns/interventions or similar
- Experience in government authorising environments preferred but not essential
- Experience in data analysis software such as SPSS or Q desired but not essential.
- A good understanding of environmental issues and circular economy desired but not essential.

**About us**

Sustainability Victoria (SV) is a trusted delivery agency of the Victorian Government and a market enabler. We are passionate about creating a future where waste is designed out of the system and products and materials stay in our economy for as long as possible.

SV recognises that flexibility is an essential part of a diverse, agile, and high performing workforce. We strive to support all employees unique working situations while ensuring that the operational and strategic needs of SV are met.

**How to Apply**

To be considered for this position, applicants should submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience (in line with the KSC and relevant accountabilities), via the Careers Vic website.

Applications close at 11.59pm 30 September 2025

**Requirements and relevant information**
- Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
- The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include police checks and misconduct screening.

At SV we are building an accessible and inclusive workforce. We want to attract and retain people of all genders, ages, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage.

We aim for an inclusive workplace that makes every employee feel valued while also acknowledging their differences and how these differences contribute to the organisation's culture and business outcomes.

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