Research & Data Analyst

Facilitate research projects with developed writing & stakeholder skills.

Your new company 
Service and Creative Skills Australia (SaCSA) is an industry-owned, industry-led Jobs & Skills Council (JSC) funded by the Department of Employment & Workplace Relations (DEWR). We partner with industry, unions and government across the Arts, Personal Services, Retail, Tourism and Hospitality sectors to identify current and future employment trends and develop solutions that deliver better outcomes for employers, workers, learners, trainers, and educators.
Your new role 
As a Research & Data Analyst, you’ll support research across SaCSA’s industry sectors, translating data, stakeholder insights and policy context into clear evidence-based analysis, workforce plans and practical solutions.
Great pathway role:
We welcome applications from appropriately skilled candidates with strong research, project management, written skills and an interest in labour markets, the skills system or VET policy.
Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate across SaCSA to ensure workforce planning, training product development and organisational decisions are grounded in robust data and industry intelligence.
• Support concurrent research and analysis projects from planning through to delivery, working independently and collaboratively across SaCSA.
• Assist in the generation of high-quality reports, dashboards, presentations and briefings that translate complex information for internal teams, senior stakeholders and industry partners.
• Aid in conducting applied research on workforce trends, current and emerging labour-market challenges, occupations and training needs.

What you'll need to succeed 

Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in Statistics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Economics or a related discipline.

Proven research, analysis and report-writing skills with the ability to communicate complex findings clearly to diverse audiences, including senior executives.

Project management capability and the ability to balance multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.

Proficiency in analytical and visualisation tools such as Excel, Python/R, SPSS, Power BI, Tableau or similar platforms. 

An understanding of the national labour market and skills system, including Australia’s VET sector, is preferred.

Experience with relevant government departments and awareness of SaCSA’s industries will be highly regarded.

What you need to do now 
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
Confidential enquiries: Andy Sundberg, Hays Executive
E: Andy.Sundberg@hays.com.au
T: (+61) 2 8226 9630#3027772