Research Advisor

Job description:

Research Advisor

• $124,535.00 per annum + 12% superannuation
• Full time, ongoing opportunity
• Wadawurrung/Geelong based role (hybrid work from home – 3 days a week in office)

About the opportunity

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. This team is also responsible for the development and delivery of WorkSafe’s Voice of Customer platform CheckPoint, integrating surveys into the platform and creating actionable insights from the data collected.

The role of the Research Advisor is to provide specialist and authoritative advice to a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders to support the design, development and project management of a broad range of strategically-aligned research activities.

With your passion for research and public policy, you will enjoy providing expert advice and guidance that supports evidence based decision making and helps shape government initiatives and programs within our collaborative and dynamic team.

This is a role which will allow you to drive the delivery of tangible research outcomes across a portfolio of projects that will have a positive impact on our society.

Key accountabilities:

• Provide authoritative, timely, and technical research advice, recommendations, and reports to stakeholders on how to maximise on the impact of the research.
• Influence and educate internal stakeholders on developing fit for purpose research, provide solutions and ensure alignment with the WorkSafe Strategy.
• Develop complex research project briefs and proposals for senior level and Director approval and ensure research projects are fully specified, scoped, evaluation measures and methodologies are articulated to produce quality evidence and provide value.
• Proactively drive visibility for research insights and outcomes across WorkSafe by working with Research management to share key insights, increase awareness and knowledge of all surveys and research projects with senior leaders and other business users.
• Engage and negotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve successful research project outcomes and proactively monitor and compile project progress and provider performance reports.

Please ensure you review the Position Description via the WorkSafe Victoria careers site for additional information on accountabilities for this role.

About you

You will have strong experience with research methodologies and in conducting thorough research.

You will thrive in a fast-paced and highly collaborative team environment and have strong analytical skills.

Amongst your key strengths will be your demonstrated ability to communicate, provide advice, liaise and negotiate effectively with internal stakeholders and research providers

In addition you will have strong facilitation, presentation and writing skills, attention to detail and well developed interpersonal skills.

Additionally, you will possess the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience in application of qualitative, quantitative and evaluative research skills, including data collection and analysis applied in various research contexts, preferably government or health sectors.
• Highly demonstrated survey development experience.
• Strong data analysis skills and reporting software Power BI and excel to deliver high quality reporting outputs, as well as the ability to explain complex or technical issues clearly and in a way that can be understood and accepted by a range of audiences.
• Subject matter expert in all research methods in managing research projects, ensuring they are fully specified, scoped, evaluation measures are used and methodologies are articulated to produce quality evidence and provide value.
• Proven ability to critically appraise, design, evaluate, monitor fit for purpose research.
• Experience in procuring research services through tendering, evaluation, contracting and quotations.
• Strong experience in primary and secondary research utilising a variety of methods to identify customer insights and impact to influence and negotiate with senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Post graduate qualifications in a related discipline are highly desirable.

Working with us

At WorkSafe, our goal is for every employee to feel connected, safe, and valued within their team, for teams to feel appreciated in the workplace, and for WorkSafe to be respected in the community.

We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals, including First Nations people, people with disabilities, those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and individuals of all sexualities and genders.  

What’s next?

Applications close 11:00pm, Thursday 30th April 2026. Click the link to apply, and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives.

Only applications submitted via the WorkSafe Careers website will be considered.

Preferred candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and/or other checks as required for the position as part of the recruitment process.

Eligibility for ongoing employment with WorkSafe Victoria requires Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.

Due to the volume of applications received, individualised feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to interview stage.

To ensure a fair and open recruitment process, we request that you complete your written application and any online interviews without the use of AI tools. We want to understand your professional skills, experience and capabilities. We acknowledge that candidates may choose to use AI as part of background research.

For further enquiries please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist David Heaney via email david_heaney@worksafe.vic.gov.au