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Research Lead

WorkSafe is Victoria's workplace health and safety regulator. We are also the workplace injury insurer. Our job is to reduce workplace harm and improve outcomes for injured workers. This is our promise to the Victorian community and the reason we exist.

• $142,374.00 per annum + Superannuation
• Full Time Permanent Position
• Hybrid working model- Based in Geelong

About the role

The Strategy and Research Division works collaboratively to support the development and delivery of WorkSafe's Strategy, with a focus on organisational alignment ensuring we have an enterprise view of progress. The Research team facilitates research and gathers evidence and insights to inform strategy development and guide the delivery of strategic initiatives, as well as evaluating outcomes

The Research Lead provides authoritative advice to senior management to ensure WorkSafe's research approach meets strategic objectives and Executive expectations. This position works closely with senior management and external providers, leading a team of advisers to shape best practice research, ensure research and surveys are translated into actionable insights and meets organisational expectations of WorkSafe's research impact.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Provide authoritative advice and expertise to senior leaders on WorkSafe research, ensuring alignment with WorkSafe's Strategy.
• Managing a team of research professionals including overseeing the day-to-day operational leadership of the team, ensuring their work aligns to WorkSafe strategy.
• Lead the strategic planning of WorkSafe's research program, working with business leaders to develop the research project and communications plan. Provide expert technical advice for effective development and delivery of research to support the business, ensuring research projects are designed for purpose and meet business needs.
• Provides high level advice and recommendations to senior and executive management on suitable internal or external research providers and requests for research proposals.
• Oversees development, planning and delivery of WorkSafe's Voice of Customer platform CheckPoint, ensuring survey integration and outputs meet strategic objectives.

Please click here to take a look at the Position Description provided for additional information about the role

About you

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Research Lead to join our team. As a Research Lead, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by leading and conducting research initiatives that drive policy development and decision-making processes. This is a dynamic role that offers the chance to work alongside talented professionals and shape the future of our organization.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leadership, research methodologies and data analysis. You will foster exceptional leadership, lead a positive workplace culture and be a strategic thinker partnering with senior leaders to innovate, implement and achieve Worksafe goals aligned throughout our strategy. You will have exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights effectively.

You will possess the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience in a leadership position.
• Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills and ability to critically appraise research, identify concerns and develop solutions.
• Demonstrated high level communication skills and ability to negotiate with and influence senior management, internal stakeholders, and industry partners.
• Ability to strategically project manage a diverse portfolio, by managing multiple timelines, complex tasks, varying team workloads and changing priorities.
• Proven ability to deliver research projects on time, within budget and with high quality outputs.
• Proven ability to work through uncertainty, changing priorities and to undertake complex tasks.
• Experience in developing fit for purpose briefs in order to successfully procure research services through our tendering and evaluation processes.
• Demonstrated application of qualitative, quantitative, and/or evaluative research skills, applied in various research contexts including public sector organisations.
• Demonstrated use of technical skills to develop applied, solutions-focused research projects for business purposes.
• Proven ability to translate research findings, extract knowledge and insights for use by decision makers.
• Exemplary project management, presentation and writing skills, strong attention to detail and superior interpersonal skills.
• You will have strong research, leadership and negotiation skills and will communicate effectively to influence key internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Post graduate qualifications in a related discipline are highly desirable

Working with Us

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work and offer flexibility to facilitate work/life balance. People who are seeking part-time or job share arrangements are encouraged to apply.

WorkSafe employees enjoy: Discounted Gym & Pool Memberships | WELL Rated Building | Group Training & Yoga Classes | Very active Social Club | Pool & Table Tennis | Sparkling Water | Discounted Prescription Eyewear | Career Opportunities and Working for your Community!

What's next?

Applications close 11:00PM Friday 22nd March 2024 . Click the link to apply, and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives.

Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position. You may be required to undergo a National Police Check (and Medical Assessment) as part of the recruitment process.

Candidate screening may take place prior to the advertisement closing, so get your application in.

For further enquiries please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Alysha Grandy via email Alysha_Grandy@worksafe.vic.gov.au

About Us

At WorkSafe our passion for the wellbeing of Victorian workers brings us together. Our people come from a wide range of professions and with no two days ever being the same, diverse thinking comes naturally to us. As we build the WorkSafe of the future we're committed to delivering industry best practice to our people, our customers and the community.

Our Future

WorkSafe's Strategy has our core purpose front of mind - reducing workplace harm and improving outcomes for injured workers. We don't shy away from the importance of our purpose to the Victorian community, that's why we have a stated ambition to be world leading.

We want Victoria to be the safest place to work in Australia and one of the safest in the world; and we aspire to be a world leader in return to work after a workplace injury.