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The Department is developing the Research Insights Capability as a new approach to national research evaluation. The capability is designed to generate flexible, data-driven insights into the research system through analytical dashboards, reports and State of the Research Environment publications. The project aims to strengthen understanding of the Australian research system, recognise excellence, support evidence-based policy development, and ensure insights generated through evaluation activities are accessible to stakeholders while minimising reporting burden on universities. To support the development and implementation of the Research Insights Capability, the department requires dedicated capability to design evaluation frameworks, translate policy concepts into measurable indicators, and integrate analytical outputs with the departments data systems.
Job Responsibility:
Support the development of evaluation approaches aligned with the Research Insights Capability
Contribute to the design of indicators across research excellence, impact and research depth
Translate evaluation policy concepts into measurable indicators
Work with the departments internal data teams to identify relevant datasets and test indicator feasibility
Analyse the Australian research landscape to understand anomalies and trends
Examine collaboration patterns between researchers, institutions and end-users
Prepare analytical reports, briefings and insights
Support the departments engagement with international initiatives on research evaluation
Maintain awareness of global developments in responsible research assessment, including collaborating with Research on Research Institute and maintaining awareness of emerging projects
Requirements:
strong understanding of research evaluation policy
demonstrated ability to translate policy objectives into measurable indicators and frameworks
experience supporting evaluation and classification frameworks the ability to work with data scientists to translate technical outputs into the policy outcomes
strong analytical judgement and the ability to interpret complex information to inform the decision-making of senior executives
experience preparing high-quality briefs, reports and advice for senior executives and stakeholders
strong stakeholder engagement skills across government, research and external sectors
awareness of international developments in research evaluation
highly developed written and verbal communication skills
strong experience in policy development and evaluation frameworks
able to translate complex policy concepts into practical outputs that can be implemented within a national evaluation framework
comfortable working across strategic policy, analysis and delivery
demonstrated experience contributing to evaluation policy and classification systems within a government context
track record of strong analytical judgement and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments
experienced in providing clear, well-reasoned advice to senior decision-makers, and will have demonstrated the ability to be collaborative, outcome-focused
capable of leading work across teams to deliver high-quality, policy-relevant outputs
Candidates must be Australian citizens to be eligible to apply
What we offer:
Access to benefits platforms with discounts at major retailers
3 weekly pay runs
Exclusive access to roles before they go to market
Employee assistance programme, including counselling services