• Provide support with research design and undertake quantitative and qualitative data collection
• Split your time between the office and WFH
• Competitive salary with significant salary packaging benefits

ABOUT CHF

As the national peak body for Australian health consumers, Consumers Health Forum has an ambitious agenda to expand our reach and influence. CHF is committed to ensuring consumers are engaged and supported to co-design and advocate for a better health system. We represent consumers’ needs and amplify their voices.

As an employer, CHF also has a person-centred approach that listens and supports. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that values diversity, collaboration and trust. We will give you the flexibility to bring your best self to work but need team members who can work both independently and across functions.

Most of all, we need people who can be relied upon to get the job done.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Research and Data Analyst reports to the Research Manager. This role can be based in either Melbourne or Canberra, with hybrid working arrangements available. The role may involve some occasional interstate travel.

You will:

• provide support across CHF with research design and with quantitative and qualitative data collection
• support Human Research Ethics Committee applications and reporting 
• undertake analysis to assess data quality and meaning, including extraction, data cleaning and joining data
• understand data sources and undertake organisation-wide reporting requirements 
• translate complex data into accessible, clear and plain language reports 
• prepare high level correspondence, written reports, publications, and briefs, that are aligned with contractual requirements, including responding to Departmental requests as required
• assist with consultations with key stakeholders and health consumer networks on health policy issues 
• liaise with stakeholders, members and consumer representatives through public presentations, participating in meetings, workshops and conferences
• work collaboratively with the CHF team 

ABOUT YOU

You should have:

• commitment to achieving and upholding the CHF vision, mission and values
• tertiary qualifications in Health, Social Sciences or related areas (ideally at post graduate level). 
• knowledge of and experience in using a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and familiarity/experience with at least one statistics package (e.g R or SPSS)
• proven experience in data collection, retrieval, cleaning & reporting
• experience in creating and maintaining databases
• ability to synthesise, analyse and describe insights from data
• good interpersonal skills including demonstrated capacity to liaise with diverse groups of stakeholders. 
• demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team. 
• well-developed computer skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams, Acrobat (PDF) and project management software.   

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH CHF

• our recent staff engagement survey results provided positive employee sentiments
• generous salary packaging arrangements and leave entitlements
• share your working time between our modern office(s) and home
• Melbourne or Canberra based
• a strong commitment to your professional growth and development

Note: You must have the right to work in Australia and demonstrate the absence of a relevant criminal history to be appointed. A current Working with Children’s check and/or Working with Vulnerable People check is also required. This role is offered on a part-time, two years fixed term basis.

For more information, please contact Tony James at [email protected] using the subject line: Research and Data Analyst - Canberra / Melbourne enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications are to be sent via the Ethical Jobs portal at the "Apply Now" link.

A position description is attached. We thank you for your interest in the role and please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and a CV outlining why you believe you are the right person for this position.

A position description is attached.