Graduate Research Assistant (Graduate Data Analyst) Canberra Posted: 12/05/2024 Closing Date: 30/06/2024 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Category: Research & Consulting ORIMA Research is a private Australian-owned professional services firm that provides market and social research, data analytics, organisational performance improvement and related advisory services. We are a genuine public sector research specialist, whereby over 90% of our clients are in the government sector. Established in 1996, we now have approximately 70 professional staff working across four offices in Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane. ORIMA is a values-based organisation and we pride ourselves on our service ethos, high performance culture, innovation, integrity and focus on helping our staff to thrive. We are: people who believe in the value of evidence-based approaches to inform government decision making; lateral thinkers and problem solvers – we find the best solutions for our clients; and from a diverse range of qualifications and professional backgrounds. As a graduate research assistant you will have access to:Buddy program Learn from skilled, qualified professionals wanting to help you grow (ORIMA has more Qualified Professional Researchers (QPR) than any other firmAnnual off-site conference/retreatRegular social events and celebrationsAccess to Employee Assistance ProgramAfter 12 months employment and subject to satisfactory performance, progression to Associate Research Consultant/Data Analyst Job Description We have an opportunity for a recent or upcoming graduate interested in a consulting career in social research and enjoyment of working with data to analyze and determine insights for projects for our public sector clients. Midyear start. ORIMA Research is committed to training and developing young Australians. Our graduate program provides high-potential graduates with a pathway to a rewarding career in research and consulting, through transparent and clear career progression during the graduate program and beyond. This is a career growth opportunity to be part of an expanding, high-performance, award-winning private research consultancy firm with a supportive and strengths based culture, underpinned by positive psychology principles, with a strong focus on scientific and intellectual rigour, and collaboration and development. Our graduate program is underpinned by a Competency Framework and a clear progression pathway. The program provides the opportunity and support to learn and develop quantitative research and data analyst skills, as well as the technical and non-technical skills required for a successful career in the private sector and the market and social research industry. Successful applicants will develop and hone their technical and professional skills, as well as take part in a graduate project with peers. We have a very strong, collaborative culture that is enhanced by our staff being co-located in our offices. Graduates in the quantitative professional stream will be exposed to a range of research and consulting skills including: understanding and designing quantitative research methodologies organising and conducting research fieldwork, such as online surveys and possibly interviews (as applicable) analysing and interpreting quantitative data using SPSS, Excel, SQL and other tools, and working with relational databases producing, understanding and analysing charts and descriptive statistics in meaningful ways problem solving, drawing insights from findings and report writing, and project management and co-ordination and client relationship management Desired Skills and ExperienceTo be considered for this role you must meet the following selection criteria:Be an Australian Citizen, PR or have long term, unrestricted Australian work rights Graduate or postgraduate qualification(s) in a relevant area Studies in research methodology, statistical analysis, and data management and analysis would be well regarded Strong tertiary academic record and strong ATAR results General technical skills: Experience with Excel, Word and Powerpoint Knowledge of research methodologies Additional specific technical skills: Experience with statistical software (e.g. SPSS, Q, R) Understanding of basic descriptive and inferential statistics (including regression, factor analysis) Proficiency with programming languages (e.g. R, Python, VBA) will be well regarded but not essential Experience with data-wrangling/manipulation and/or experience with relational databases (e.g. SQL) is preferred but not essential Professional skills: Strong accuracy, attention to detail and problem-solving skills Advanced communication skills – both verbal and written with clear spoken English Time management and organisation skills Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Ability to work under pressure, to short timeframes in a busy environment, in a constructive and helpful manner An interest in, and possible understanding of, the public sector environment A positive mindset, resilient and 'can do' attitude, maintaining a solutions focus - ensuring you are positive with those around you Adaptability, energy, and flexibility to work with varying workloads including during peak periods Motivated by excellence, continual learning and intellectual rigour Strong learner with a desire to advance consulting skills and grow in leadership Humble, versatile and prepared to apply self to whatever is required to advance projects and serve client and team needs Focussed on a career in commercial social research/consulting Positive Police check and Working with Vulnerable People checks required. Ability to work at the office as we have a collegiate, supportive office based working culture. Applications close soon for a midyear start. Please apply ASAP as applications will be reviewed as received and the vacancy may close earlier. Applications must include the following. Applications that do not include the following will not be considered. CV - please note your ATAR (Yr 12 result) Academic records (including transcripts of tertiary qualification/s) Cover letter (of no more than 2 pages) addressing the key job requirements and outlining how well you align with ORIMA's corporate values . PLEASE NOTE Our selection process involves four stages as follows: Stage 1 – First round interview Stage 2 – Skills Tasks and Psychometric testing Stage 3 – Second round interview Stage 4 – Final interview, reference checks, Police check. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr
