Merit list/pools and how they will be usedApplicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role, without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months.We are seeking a Senior Social Scientist to join the Behavioural Regulatory and Analysis Section, Risk Management & Intelligence Branch at Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ).As a Senior Social Scientist, you will be a champion for the use of social and behavioural evidence in regulation, providing evidence-based advice on consumer attitudes and behaviour to inform the development of food standards. For example, how consumers may respond to a change in food labelling or how food producers may react to changes in food safety requirements. This can be through conducting literature reviews of existing research and undertaking or commissioning original research.As a Senior Social Scientist, you will be expected to work with initiative and autonomy, independently managing competing priorities to achieve results. You will undertake systematic and objective research and analysis to make evidence-based decisions that involve complex issues. You will be expected to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and to support the culture of the team and development of junior staff.The key duties of the position include:In this role you will:Design and manage social science research using relevant methods to examine consumer behaviour, attitudes and knowledge in relation to food (e.g. experiments, surveys, in-depth interviews, focus groups).Critically review and communicate the findings of original research and published literature, and their implications for food regulation.Analyse qualitative and quantitative data.Produce high quality reports related to the above.Work as a member of multi-disciplinary project teams on the development or variation of food standards.Manage appropriate procurement processes in line with relevant guidelines to obtain high quality consumer research and/or data.Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including maintaining relationships with State, Territory, Australian and New Zealand on food standards and related matters. This may include communicating social science research to other government agencies, the food industry, health professionals, and consumers.Undertake communication and stakeholder engagement, including preparing papers and presenting to the FSANZ Executive and Board and representing FSANZ at professional and stakeholder forums as required.Liaise and build relationships with domestic and international experts to achieve outcomes.Supervise and mentor staff, as required.Contribute to section administration and a strong team culture.The successful candidate must have the following:Qualitative and/or quantitative skills. Experience undertaking original research design such as experiments (e.g. randomised controlled trials), surveys, in-depth interviews, focus groups and/or ethnography would be an advantage.Recognised tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as sociology, anthropology, psychology, behavioural economics, consumer studies, marketing, public health or other relevant social science discipline. Qualifications at Honours level or above would be an advantage.Getting to know the Food Standards Australia New ZealandFood Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is an independent statutory authority responsible for developing food standards in Australia and New Zealand. Our work supports a safe food supply for Australian and New Zealand consumers and contributes to industry innovation and competitiveness, informed consumer choice and broader public health goals. We also have responsibility for managing food incidents including food recalls.
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