
Service Designer
Hays | Policy & Strategy
Posted 1 day ago
Your New Company
This organisation is responsible for providing a wide range of services to the citizens of Australia. It oversees various projects that work to improve the lives of those living with disabilities. Well-known for its positive mark in the Disability Sector, this larger Federal Government Agency is going through a period of growth aimed at developing procedures and pushing best practice. This opportunity is a visible appointment that will take your career to the next level!
We are seeking an experienced professional who has proven experience of leading research and evaluation - planning and conducting evidence reviews/case studies that will be used in the delivery of key decision-making and policy.
Your New Role
The Assistant Director will be a leadership position where you will be responsible for delivering, supporting, planning, and conducting all evidence reviews within your group aimed at delivering the best recommendation and practice.
- Leading, researching and identifying insights contributing towards agency's understanding of information.
- Conducting qualitative and quantitative research.
- Overseeing, creating, and documenting current state service through design and research, identifying current participant and staff experience and business processes.
- Leading and managing process design improvement, including evaluating proposed solutions and design at both a conceptual and tactical level.
- Advocating for the voice and experience of participants and stakeholders through work processes.
- Leading and facilitating design-thinking sessions with service users, designing, and testing future experiences.
- Applying in-depth knowledge of the role and functions of the agency and the related impacts across work areas.
- Overseeing end-to-end service experiences, ensuring changes are based on participant and staff needs and are consistent for all users across different touchpoints.
- Experience with digital design tools, such as Miro, Figma, Creately, Mural
Logistic Information
- 12-month contract with the possibility of extension or permanency
- Competitive daily pay rate of $602.55 per day + super
- Hybrid or remote working arrangements
- Australian citizenship required
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Proficiency in visual design principles to create aesthetically pleasing designs
- Ability to collaborate effectively with other team members and stakeholders
- Familiarity with agile methodologies like Agile or Kanban
- Preferable to have prior knowledge and experience in disability, social services or public sector
- Demonstrated experience with Jira, Sharepoint, MS Suite, and Qualtrics (or comparable design tools i.e. Dovetail, Condens)
- Experience developing research into tangible insights
What You'll Get in Return
Through Hays, this role offers you a daily rate of $602.55 per day + super, an opportunity to progress your career with this Federal Government Agency and:
- Office Location / Hybrid Working Arrangement
- Weekly pay cycles
- Nominated choice of superannuation fund
- Online time sheet submission and approval
- No hidden costs or payroll deductions for our services
- No invoicing required for Pty Ltd holders
- Regular contact with consultants throughout the duration of your assignment
What You Need to do Now
If you're interested in this role, forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to [email protected]. Please include a short summary of your suitability for the role.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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