The Research and Analysis team at the ACMA are seeking candidates with a demonstrated capacity to contribute to the oversight and delivery of multiple concurrent research projects, including project design, fieldwork, analysis and report writing.

As a Research Analyst, you will work with senior team members on bespoke research projects across various areas of the ACMA and / or the ACMA’s annual consumer survey – a nationally representative tracking survey that has been conducted annually since 2007. As a research Analyst you will also contribute to the delivery of high-quality research and publications to support decision making across the ACMA. You will be part of a highly experienced team of researchers, undertaking qualitative and quantitative research across many areas in the communications and media space. Our research helps inform and direct business and regulatory approaches on a wide range of important social issues, including unsolicited communications, media content, digital platforms, misinformation and disinformation, and access and use of telecommunications.

We are seeking a highly motivated researcher who:

• Has experience working on tracking studies and be comfortable working with large data sets.
• Is confident in managing research projects from beginning-to-end, including liaising with the research team, suppliers and stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met.
• Can work both independently and well within a team and have exceptional project management skills.
• Has excellent data and numeracy skills. Advanced Q skills and knowledge of the Microsoft suite are essential. Ideally, they can navigate Q software with ease and use Q to assess statistical significance and create tables, filters, banners, and variables.
• May be familiar with other types of statistical analysis packages, such as R.
• Has direct experience in the preparation of insightful reports using Microsoft PowerPoint. Their reports should provide a clear narrative and highlight key implications, while visually representing data through both tables and charting.

To be eligible for employment with the ACMA, applicants must be an Australian citizen.