El1 research program manager

• Manage behavioral research projects that define target audiences and inform the strategic direction of public health campaigns
• Project manage external consultants to test campaign creative and messaging, ensuring they resonate with the public before launch
• Lead the procurement of research services, ensuring the department partners with the best market research and behavioral agencies
• Act as the key advisor to internal Comms and Policy teams, translating complex research findings into clear, actionable campaign recommendations
• Oversee post-campaign analysis and reporting to measure the effectiveness of behavior change initiatives
• Prepare Ministerial correspondence and government briefings that justify campaign expenditure based on research evidence

• Proven experience managing research projects that inform large-scale communication or social marketing campaigns
• Strong understanding of how to apply behavioral insights and psychological theories to public health behavior change
• Demonstrated ability to manage external research vendors and navigate complex government procurement frameworks
• Ability to 'tell the story' of the data, influencing senior stakeholders and the Director of the MRU with high-level reports and infographics

plus superannuation