Behavioural Scientist

Company description:

About Us

'Safe journeys, every time'. This is what we strive for at Safe Transport Victoria (ST Vic).

As the safety regulator for commercial passenger vehicles, buses and maritime, what we do impacts the everyday lives of Victorians. Our role is to work with these industries and the communities they serve to ensure a transport system that inspires confidence for users.

We are focused on creating impact by being an intelligence-led regulator, agile to technological disruptions in the market and highly responsive to community expectations and needs.

We are also in the business of thinking big. We are reimagining what's possible in how we regulate, and we welcome those who are interested in reshaping and redefining how we work.

Safe Transport Victoria is committed to building a culture of ‘working as one'. This means our people share openly, question respectfully and build together. This also means we invest in our people and provide personal and professional development programs to create a workforce that is empowered, innovative and adaptable.

Job description:

Job Title

Behavioural Scientist

VPS Level

VPS Grade 5

Salary

$106,534 - $128,897 plus superannuation

Work type:

Fixed Term (up to 2 years)

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Communications, The Behavioural Scientist is a position that sits in the People and Communications branch and will take ownership of people research and related human behaviour data to ensure the branch reaches and delivers information, education and programs to maximum impact and effectiveness.

The responsibilities of the Behavioural Scientist will include, but are not limited to:

• Initiate, lead and contribute to major behavioural insights projects across ST Vic, including proactively monitoring and pursuing opportunities to use behavioural insights to support our programs of work.

• Conduct behavioural, ethnographic and qualitative research using appropriate methods and undertake quantitative & qualitative analysis, accurately interpreting the results and distilling key findings

• Proactively develop and nurture positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including industry partners, to influence the development of improved business outcomes, ensuring ST Vic's objectives and priorities are achieved.

• Prepare and present detailed reports, submissions and briefings as required including recommendations and corrective actions for consideration by senior management to inform their decision making.

• Provide effective leadership, people management and support to the team, including direct reports.

• Promote and support safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.

Demonstrated experience working in in any of the following or related disciplines:

• Behavioural Sciences or Psychology including proficiency in the use of a software such as SPSS or Qualtrics

• Economics

To access the Position Description, click here

Qualifications

A relevant tertiary degree will be well regarded.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Emily McLean, Senior Manager, Communications via email **************@safetransport.vic.gov.au or mobile 0428 871 ***

It is an inherent requirement of this position that the employee is ready, willing, and able to perform work outside their ordinary place of residence, including at ST Vic workplaces.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with Safe Transport Victoria. For further information
on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

What we offer you?

ST Vic is committed to building a culture of flexible work arrangements, providing professional development programs and supporting ways of working that help employees balance work and life. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a disability, are from varied cultural backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ+.

A Workplace committed to safety and wellbeing

ST Vic is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all its people, including contractors and visitors. We have a strong focus on initiating wellness events for our people to foster a sense of enjoyment and positive mental health. In some instances, ST Vic also offers flexible working arrangements.

Diversity and Inclusion

ST Vic's broad diversity program enables us to attract, recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce to foster greater innovation, greater customer connection and increased wellbeing and satisfaction.

Learning and Development

We want you to grow, develop and learn with us! ST Vic provides you with access to a range of internal and external learning and development opportunities to support your performance in your role and further your career aspirations.

How to Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter of no more than 1 page in length addressing your skills, experience and interest in the position.

Applications close at midnight 30th April 2024