Manager, Research

**_Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_**
- Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies._
- **Aboriginal targeted opportunity**:

- **Ongoing full-time opportunity based in Parramatta, or elsewhere by negotiation with flexible/ hybrid working model**:

- **Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $139,787 to $161,663 + super**
- This is a targeted role under GSE Rule 26, and Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply._

Our Aboriginal Housing Office is currently seeking to appoint a Manger Research & Analysis. If you are passionate about measuring impact and informing continuous improvement to achieve positive Aboriginal housing outcomes, love to learn and excited to work in an organisation dedicated to transforming outcomes for Aboriginal people then come and join us.

The Manager Research and Analysis will be responsible for leading a team that undertakes analysis, research and evaluations initiatives that inform and improve AHO and Aboriginal Housing sector policy development, service reform and deliver outcomes.

This role is also responsible for leading a data analysis team that is critical to collecting and reporting Aboriginal housing data to ensure that decision making is informed by reliable data and evidence and easily managed through reporting systems. The Manager also hosts a network of Aboriginal research partners and collaborates regularly with other agencies and partner organisations to provide Aboriginal Housing research, data, and evaluation expertise.

**About You**
You are passionate about improving Aboriginal outcomes in partnership with Aboriginal people and organisations. Ideally, you will have demonstrated evaluation, research, and statistical analysis skills in a government service or similar setting. An ability to develop effective relationships and provide expert advice to multiple stakeholders while delivering on multifaceted projects in a project and deadline-driven environment will set you up for success in this fast-paced and diverse role.

Additionally, as a welcomed and valued member of our team. You will have:

- Ability to effectively manage and deliver on time, high volumes workloads, often in short deliverable timeframes.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills with the ability to write ministerial correspondence.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to provide direction to the policy team and broader program staff.
- Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal cultural beliefs and attitudes and of the socio-economic position of Aboriginal people within Australian society
- A thorough understanding of the Aboriginal political and historical impacts upon policy developments in NSW and nationally in relation to Aboriginal land rights, and Aboriginal land use

**Essential Requirements**
- Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline and/or equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience with demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.

For more information read the full Role Description**:Manager Research & Analysis**

**About Us**

The AHO’s vision is to ensure every Aboriginal person in NSW has equal access to, and choice in, affordable housing. At the same time, the AHO actively promotes employment opportunities for Aboriginal people, both within the AHO and through opportunities for tradespeople and trainees with contracted Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal building companies.

We will achieve this vision by ensuring that we continue to provide support to a sustainable housing sector through accessible, culturally appropriate and affordable housing for the Aboriginal people of NSW.

**To Apply**

**Applications close Thursday 16**th** November at 11:55PM.**
- A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months._

**Looking for more information or assistance in applying?**
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- provide alternative formats to apply
- make adjustments to the recruitment process
- offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

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