- Commencement from September 2026
- Initial 12 month Labourhire contract
- Central location

Experience working with large datasets and statistical outputs will be highly regarded!

Your new company

This is an opportunity to contribute to a major international research program that helps shape workforce, education and training policy. Working within a national program team, you will play a key role in delivering Australia's participation in a large-scale international survey, collaborating with local and global stakeholders to produce high-quality data and insights.

Your new role

As the EL1 Survey Manager, you will lead the delivery and oversight of a nationally significant survey program. Reporting to the Program Director, you will work closely with external delivery partners, international stakeholders and technical specialists to ensure survey activities are delivered to agreed standards, timeframes and quality requirements. Your responsibilities will include:

- Managing survey delivery activities and reporting requirements.
- Providing oversight of data quality assurance and survey operations.
- Monitoring fieldwork performance and supporting representative survey outcomes.
- Working with vendors and stakeholders to address operational and data management issues.
- Leading reporting activities and supporting the public release of survey findings.
- Providing technical advice on survey instruments, data collection processes and respondent engagement strategies.
- Identifying risks, resolving complex issues and maintaining the integrity of survey outputs.
- Supporting sound data management practices and compliance requirements.

What you'll need to succeed To be successful in your new role, you will bring:





- Demonstrated experience managing surveys, statistical programs or complex data collection projects.
- Strong understanding of survey methodology, data management, governance and quality assurance processes.
- Proven project management skills with the ability to deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with sound judgement and attention to detail.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work effectively across diverse groups.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports and presenting insights.

To be considered for this role, you will need to be an Australian citizen and have a Government Security Clearance at the Baseline level or higher.

What you'll get in return

You will receive an opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant and internationally recognised program whilst obtaining exposure to senior stakeholders, international partners and complex research initiatives. You will join a collaborative and supportive working workplace, receive an attractive hourly rate, flexibility, a possible extension and the chance to influence evidence-based policy and workforce planning outcomes.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to [email protected], or call Ashleigh Martin - Senior Business Manager on (02) 6112 7679. If this job isn't quite right for you though you are looking for a new position, please contact Ashleigh Martin for a confidential discussion and visit our website www.hays.com.au to review our current list of available positions.

Desired Skills and Experience

EL1 Survey Manager

📌 Survey Manager (Canberra)
🏢 Hays
📍 Canberra