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Project Manager

The Social Research Centre
  • Work with industry experts in the social research space
  • Design and deliver research that has an impact on social policy in Australia
  • Desirable CBD location close to Flagstaff station

The Social Research Centre is dedicated to conducting world-class research that informs decision making and advances our understanding of Australian Society. We are Australia’s leading provider of social research services and provide the social research community with access to superior survey research services and the full range of survey design, survey data management, statistical consulting, analytical thinking and qualitative skills. As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Australian National University (ANU), we enjoy unprecedented access to ANU researchers and ANU’s illustrious/premier research environment.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Major Projects team. Working with a team of expert researchers this role has a focus on providing high quality project execution. Reporting to a Senior Research Consultant, you will take a key role in managing day-to-day processes including the planning, development, and monitoring of data collection including associated client deliverables.

This is a rare opportunity to contribute to some of our most socially relevant projects (with a focus on Australia’s largest and most significant studies in higher education) to help deliver research that has a positive impact on contemporary social issues. To our employees we offer a flexible, inclusive, collaborative and supportive team culture, as well as ongoing career and professional development. This is a Permanent, Full Time position based in our Melbourne office.

Key Selection Criteria:

  • 2-3 years’ experience in the social or market research industry (experience in a CATI and/or online environment is highly desirable)
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight timelines
  • Good communication skills and experience in a client facing environment
  • Experience or exposure to sampling/sample design, questionnaire design, weighting, statistical analysis and reporting is highly desirable
  • Research experience in a Computer Aided Telephone Interviewing environment
  • Experience in using SPSS (or similar programs) is essential
  • Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and other packages relevant to projects, as necessary
  • Good team player

To be successful in this role you will also have:

  • Strong team player skills with an aptitude for working collaboratively particularly an ability to communicate with different teams, show empathy and maintain momentum as part of efficiently managing multiple projects.
  • Strong skills in self-editing and quality control – being detail focused and oriented is a must
  • Ability to pick up concepts quickly and apply them to new scenarios
  • A client service focused mindset including a preparedness to be client facing and an ability to actively nurture and manage these relationships
  • A genuine interest in further developing a career in social policy research

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