Adviser, Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian GovernmentDepartment of the Prime Minister and Cabinet NZ – Canberra ACT
We are the Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government (BETA). BETA's mission is to improve the lives of Australians by generating and applying evidence from the behavioural and social sciences to find solutions to complex policy problems. We seek to understand how people make decisions, we develop innovative ideas to support policy solutions, and we test what works best in the real world. Our team has a variety of backgrounds, including policy, behavioural science, psychology, economics, data science and social research. We are united in our passion for understanding human behaviour to inform evidence-based decision-making and deliver public benefit.
BETA engages at different points in the policy cycle, undertaking primary research to understand the problem, support development of policy solutions and rigorously test policy interventions. We apply our skills to complex policy priorities including meeting our net zero targets, delivering effective preventative health initiatives, building strong workforces and responding to cost of living pressures.
BETA is proud of our collaborative, friendly culture and our ability to work flexibly. While our office is in Canberra, we have team members working from other locations in Australia and are pleased to consider remote and hybrid working arrangements.
What you'll be doing BETA is seeking an experienced researcher to join our Research Design and Data Analytics Team. You will work with BETA's project teams, and partners across the APS and in the private sector to design and deliver applied research to inform policy decisions.
In this role you will be responsible for providing advice and technical support across BETA to ensure our research is timely, practical and of high quality. You will:
Work with project teams as a technical lead on research projectsDesign and analyse quantitative research including surveys, randomised controlled trials and quasi-experimental designsProvide advice and leadership across teams in BETA on research design, analysis, coding and research integrity.Work in highly constrained research environments, sometimes with very tight timelines.Share your skills and knowledge across the team and the wider APS to build capabilityWhy you're the ideal candidate Our ideal candidate will perform at the EL1 level in accordance with the PM&C Performance model. You will be able to demonstrate experience and expertise in some or all of the following:
Experience in the design and delivery of randomised controlled trials, preferably in a policy setting.Experience in the design and delivery of other quantitative research e.g. discrete choice experiments, survey designs, quasi-experimental designs and/or administrative data projects.Data cleaning, analysis and programming, preferably using the R language.Delivering high-quality work while managing competing priorities.Communicating complex scientific concepts in a clear and engaging way to a range of stakeholders.Great people skills and an ability to work collaboratively within diverse teams and with stakeholders (e.g. people from different backgrounds, experiences or neurotypes).Project management, including delivering to timelines and the management of project related risks.Flexibility arrangements At PM&C we recognise the broad benefits of offering flexibility in how, when and where work is performed. We consider flexibility first from a starting position of 'how can we make this work?' and consider individual circumstances and operational requirements in making genuine attempts to establish mutually beneficial arrangements. Please reach out to the contact officer if you would like to explore what flexibility might look like for you, such as part time work, variable start and finish times or working from home.
To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.
The occupant must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected) level security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.
The successful candidate will be required to be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check.
How to apply If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you! Submit an online application through the Apply link by 08-Dec-2024 at 11:30pm AEST/AEDT.
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