Research Analyst

**Who we are**:
Urbis is people focussed, and we want the best for our team, our clients, and our communities. We are a community of passionate problem solvers, sought out by clients for our fresh thinking and approach to their city-shaping projects. Our mission is to help create meaningful, sustainable cities & communities.

Urbis is an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), and active participants in the Federal Career Revive Initiative which supports the attraction and retention of women returning to work after a career break.

We pride ourselves in empowering our employees and supporting them to be the best they can be. Here you will make a tangible difference and positive impact, while gaining incredible industry experience and broad ranging exposure to the most exciting work.

**_ Urbis, Shaping futures your way _**

**The Opportunity**:
Join our dynamic Foresight, Strategy, and Impact (FSI) team as a Research Analyst (RA) in our Melbourne office.

In this exciting role, you'll deliver high-quality, evidence-based insights and research to support a variety of innovative technical and advisory projects. You'll utilise diverse research methods, conduct policy and program evaluations, craft compelling reports, prepare winning proposals, and deliver impactful presentations.

Your contributions will be key to the success of our clients' projects and our ongoing growth and profitability.

**You will**:

- Undertake research to obtain preliminary data and knowledge across a wide range of sources and networks
- Undertake qualitative and quantitative analysis from research materials
- Undertake background research for projects, using own initiative to find resources
- Use appropriate tools such as SPSS, NVivo, online survey tools and Microsoft Office to extract, populate and manipulate data
- Contribute content for draft proposals, tenders and submissions for potential projects
- Actively listening and asking questions to gain greater understanding of clients' key objectives

**About you**:

- Relevant qualifications in social science, public policy, psychology or a related discipline (Masters level preferred but not essential).
- At least 1 year of experience in social policy related roles, with experience in a fast-paced, multi-project consultancy environment highly regarded.
- Demonstrated interest in the above areas and aptitude to work in fast paced work environments (multi project base consultancy work is desirable);
- Indications of genuine passion about communities
- Analysis and administration skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Developing skills and evidence of interest in research and report writing is desirable

**Why Urbis?**
- Salary continuance insurance, a generous parental leave policy, health & wellbeing programs and much more.
- Active mentorship by the best in the business, development of career goals and support in achieving them.
- Investment in ongoing training with all employees provided with an annual training budget.
- Monthly morning teas and regular social events to celebrate professional and personal wins.

Across all our sectors, you will play a part in shaping cities and communities. Bring your spark, and shape futures your way.

**How to Apply**:
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