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Head of Professional Services (Research) | Based in Melbourne CBD + Interstate Travel | Not-for-profit | Housing & Urban Environment research | influence Policy development and Practice

Head of Professional Services (Research) | Based in Melbourne CBD + Interstate Travel | Not-for-profit | Housing & Urban Environment research | influence Policy development and Practice

Good People HR Pty LtdAU
30+ days ago
Job description

Head of Professional Services (Research) | Based in Melbourne CBD + Interstate Travel | Not-for-profit | Housing & Urban Environment research | influence Policy development and Practice

  • Full-time permanent position
  • Not-for-profit | Work for a meaningful organisation
  • Attractive salary with salary sacrafice opportunity
  • Melbourne CBD based with frequent travel interstate

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and commercially astute manager to undertake the role of Head of Professional Services (Research) and work with a group of caring and committed people in a meaningful organisation dedicated to delivering high quality research that influences policy development and practice change to improve homelessness, housing and urban environments of all Australians.

The Role :

  • Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Professional Services Group (Professional Services Group provide a range of services including program evaluations, research synthesis analyses, the facilitation of research-to-policy development workshops and seminars, and leads business development for the Institute)
  • Oversee the quality, relevance and cost effectiveness of Professional Services and business development activities
  • Lead business development to source contracts for research projects, synthesis work, program evaluations, policy development facilitation and related research activities
  • Actively lead and deliver the transfer of research into policy development through public speaking, facilitation of public and private events and through the media
  • Provide strategic advice and oversight and work with the Executive Management Group to monitor team performance consistent with the strategic goals of the company
  • (Full position description with Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities is available on request)

    To be considered for the role you must have :

  • Demonstrated experience in working at a strategic level and have solid leadership and management experience
  • Research skills - high level conceptual and analytic capacity with the ability to source, evaluate and synthesise evidence from a range of relevant research sources
  • Good understanding of research quality, methods and approaches including skills in research assessment
  • Superior analytical, conceptual and presentation skills
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Self managed and motivated
  • Qualifications and experience desired :

  • Demonstrated understanding of urban policy, housing, social and economic policy issues in Australia
  • Demonstrated understanding of decision making processes in urban, housing, and private sector entitites
  • Advanced degree (MA or PhD level) or equivalent experience viewed favourably
  • Don't miss out on the opportunity to make a difference!

    For more information please contact Kristine on 0407 300 881 or kristine@goodpeoplehr.com.au for a confidential discussion.

    IMPORTANT : It is a requirement of all our jobs that you have a PR or AU / NZ Citizenship. A work visa is not sufficient as all our jobs are permanent. Please do not apply if you do not meet these requirements.

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