My client are seeking a Senior UX Researcherto jointhem on a 12 month contract working on a large scale Government project. This is a long-term day rate contract with a view of being extended or becoming permanent for the right candidate.Job title – SeniorUX ResearcherLocations – Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane or SydneyBaseline Federal Government Clearance is mandatoryMy client are currently seeking a Senior UX Researcher to jointheir dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the enhancement of user experiences within the public sector, with a focus on projects in Canberra, Melbourne, or Sydney.Responsibilities: • Plan, Lead and oversee user research activities, including planning, conducting, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative research studies to uncover user behaviors, needs, motivations, and pain points. • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and developers, to ensure research objectives align with project goals and inform the design and development of user-centered solutions. • Define research strategies, methodologies, and frameworks tailored to specific project needs, utilizing a range of techniques such as interviews, surveys, usability testing, and ethnographic studies. • Synthesize and analyze research findings, translating them into actionable insights and recommendations that drive informed design decisions and business outcomes. • Create comprehensive research deliverables, including personas, journey maps, and user profiles, to effectively communicate research insights and foster empathy within the team and with stakeholders. • Lead workshops, design sprints, and co-creation sessions to facilitate collaboration, ideation, and validation of design concepts with both internal teams and external stakeholders. • Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging methodologies, and best practices in user research, and champion their adoption within the organization to continuously elevate research capabilities. • Mentor and guide junior researchers, providing support and fostering their growth and development within the team.There will be additional roles with this client over the next few months so I encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the above criteria.#J-18808-Ljbffr