We are seeking expressions of interest for a Senior Researcher within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and the power of data to drive change.

Clerk Grade 7/8 position with a salary range $106,025 - $117,363 per annum plus superannuation Temporary full-time role available up until March 2025, located in The Rocks, Sydney CBD About the role As a Senior Researcher, you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing research projects that directly influence strategic planning and decision-making for both internal and external stakeholders.

With a strong focus on quantitative research, you'll guide projects from inception through to completion, ensuring they align with organisational goals and deliver clear, actionable insights.

In this role, you'll: Lead the end-to-end delivery of research projects, including brand and advertising tracking, campaign evaluation, and creative concept testing.

Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure research outcomes drive business and government reporting needs.

Translate data into easy-to-understand reports that directly inform key business decisions.

Contribute to continuous improvement within the division, sharing your expertise to boost efficiency and knowledge management.

About You You are an experienced and analytical researcher with a passion for delivering high-quality, data-driven results.

Your expertise in quantitative research methodologies makes you a trusted partner in brand tracking and campaign evaluation.

You’re skilled at managing complex projects and thrive on building strong relationships with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in quantitative research and analytics reporting.

Expertise in brand and advertising tracking, campaign evaluation, and creative concept testing.

Proficiency in research tools like SPSS/Q, Displayr, Qualtrics, and advanced Excel & Power Point.

The ability to confidently communicate insights that inform and drive business decisions.

About Destination NSW Destination NSW is the champion and voice for the visitor economy within the NSW Government.

Spearheading a whole-of-government approach to visitor economy growth, Destination NSW influences and shapes the visitor economy through strategic research, policy and thought leadership, stakeholder engagement and consultation, commercial partnerships and investment in visitor experiences, business support, marketing and events.

Destination NSW is also the major investor in Business Events Sydney (BESydney) for the purpose of securing more international and domestic conventions, incentive travel reward programs, corporate events and exhibitions.

See destinationnsw.com.au for further details.

To learn more about the role, please click here to download the role description.

How to Apply Your application should include a cover letter and an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role.

Closing Date : Tuesday, 8 October 2024 (10:00 AM) Contact : Natalie Caruana, Senior Talent Acquisition Lead on natalie.caruanadciths.nsw.gov.au Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.

Together we: Create social and economic opportunities for the state Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development Activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment Support NSW’s key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state’s diverse cultural assets and history.

We believe diversity across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens.

We are a respectful workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.