Employer: The Social Research Centre
Work Type/s: Full Time
Classification/s: Health Care & Promotion, Policy & Research, Project Management
Sector/s: Business/Private Sector
Location: Melbourne

Job posted on: 07 February, 2012.
Applications close: 06 March, 2012.

Are you passionate about social research?
Do you have 2-3 years experience in social, health and government research services?
Then you may be the person we need!

The Social Research Centre is a specialist provider of research services to government and academic institutions. Our core aim is to enhance knowledge and contribute to informed decision-making through conducting a high quality social research.

The Position

The Social Research Centre is looking to appoint a Project Manager to work as part of our Health Outcomes Team.

This position has a focus on excellence in project execution, taking a key role in project management including planning and development, data collection and outcome reporting. Our Project Managers are responsible for the day-to-day logistics over the life of research projects whilst managing client expectations regarding project specifics.

Key Benefits

Become part of a growing, dedicated and motivated organisation
Genuine opportunity to learn and grow
Inform the direction of programs that have an effect on the health and well-being of the Australian community

Selection Criteria

A Tertiary Degree or Graduate Qualifications in a relevant discipline OR an equivalent level of expertise gained in a research environment
A minimum of 2-3 years experience in social, health or government research services
Well developed quantitative research skills such as sampling, questionnaire design, statistical analysis and reporting
Research experience in a CATI environment
Experience in using SPSS
Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and other packages relevant to projects
Excellent project management skills
Display excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and have the ability to write for a range of audiences
Client focused and a strong team player
Ability to work under pressure and to tight timelines
A genuine interest in further developing a career in social and health research

For the Position Description, please contact: (03) 9236 8551.

How to apply for this job

To apply for this position, please send your cover letter, resume and detailed response to the Selection Criteria to: monique.mccarthy@srcentre.com.au, using the subject: Project Manager - Quantitative Research application via EthicalJobs.

Only those applicants that meet the selection criteria will be contacted.

This full-time position is open to Australian permanent residents only.