Projects and Research Officer
PSA has been established to provide public safety and government workforces with a stronger voice to ensure Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) sector delivers better outcomes for learners and employers. We bring together employers, unions and governments in a tripartite arrangement to find solutions to skills and workforce challenges across Police, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Defence and Local, State and Federal Government.
The Projects and Research Officer role will form part of the Projects Portfolio team which is responsible for delivering on all work assigned to the team including:
•projects required by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR)
•research and analysis projects initiated to deliver on identified workforce strategies
•internal projects to support continuous improvement and business operations
•surge capacity to other areas of the business as and when required.
The position of Projects and Research Officer will be accountable to the Manager responsible for Projects Portfolio and will support the progression of projects from the conception through to the final deliverable and closure (end to end).
The Projects and Research Officer will provide insights into current and long-term issues affecting PSA and our industries. The Project and Research Officer will be expected to deliver on several items of work simultaneously, including various tasks in collaboration with subcontractors, such as analysis and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative research, stakeholder consultation, report drafting and facilitation of technical committee meetings.
We are looking for applicants with demonstrated experience delivering quality work as outlined in varied project plans. The role is also expected to demonstrated experience in secondary and applied research, literature reviews and benchmarking activities to prepare research summaries/reports. You will be part of a relatively new team and taking up a new role within the organisation. We are seeking an experienced project and research person, who is resilient, curious and innovative. The successful applicant will also be able to deliver high quality, accurate information in a variety of formats to inform the decision-making of PSA and our industries.
For further information, please see the attached Position Description including key selection criteria and responsibilities.
How to apply:
Application should include a CV/Resume of no more than 3 pages and a Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages. The Cover Letter should not repeat information contained in the CV but should specifically address the ‘essential’ Key Selection Criteria.
Any queries should be directed to the HR and Recruitment Officer at careers@publicskillsaustralia.org.au.
Applications close at midnight, Thursday 8 August 2025. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. We encourage you to submit your application prior to the closing date, because Public Skills Australia reserves the right to close advertisements early upon receiving sufficient applications