Research and Data Analytics Officer

Who are we?

Standards Australia (SA) is the peak standards development organisation in Australia, with a rich history that dates back to 1922. We proudly employ over 200 professionals dedicated to helping shape Australia's future and enabling the safe and sustainable progress of Australian communities. 

Our organisation brings experts together to create national and international standards that serve as essential guidelines for products and services, ultimately benefiting the Australian community. Our vision is to be the trusted voice that delivers confidence in a changing world. 

About the role

Support the Research, Data Analytics, and Experience Management teams through the dedicated provision of strategic research, data analysis and administrative activities. The role contributes to a wide variety of activities undertaken by the team, from initial analysis to design and analysis of recommendations, and sharing of knowledge across the teams. 

What you'll do

• Respond to internal requests for research and data analytics, supporting analysts in the development of high-quality reports, value creation cases, presentations and related content
• Support the team in knowledge-sharing activities such as internal research and data events/showcases and external reports
• Support in driving research partnerships and 3rd party collaboration opportunities
• Conduct standard mapping exercises and translate data into meaningful insights to identify opportunities for standards development and business growth
• Support the data team in documenting data pipelines and governance processes
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of dashboards and reports
• Contribute to the periodic development of white papers and other collateral
• Collate insights from internal data sources and report on key insights.
• Conduct qualitative research and manage surveys using Qualtrics
• Contribute to building and managing the research community/panels
• Document management, data entry, calendar/diary management, processing of expenses and other administration/project management activities as required

About you

• Degree qualification in business, marketing or relevant discipline or equivalent industry experience relevant to the role
• Exceptional written communication skills
• Proven capability in synthesising research findings as well as producing comprehensive reports
• Excellent presentation skills
• High-level of attention to detail
• Strong analytical, research, data mining, data modelling and critical thinking skills
• Working knowledge of Power BI, Salesforce and understanding of project management methodologies is advantageous

Culture & Benefits

Standards Australia is proud to have been awarded the prestigious Employer of Choice Award for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024. This recognition highlights our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace and fostering a culture of excellence. Our iCARE values form the basis of all we do - Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. 

We offer a range of People Perksthat support flexibility, wellbeing, career growth, and recognition—helping you thrive at work and beyond.

What's next?

If Standards Australia sounds like the place for you, please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability to this role. Eligible applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or have legal rights to work in Australia. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 15 business days of their application. 

At Standards Australia, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering a working environment that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Our mission is to empower our communities, and in doing so, we strive to create an organisation that genuinely reflects and respects the diversity of the communities we serve; putting people at the heart of all we do. We welcome applications from people of all cultural and linguistic groups, people of all ages and genders, people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Should you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please contact