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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Sydney, Canberra, or Melbourne Flexible Hybrid RoleTech Council of AustraliaThe Tech Council of Australia (TCA) is Australias peak industry body for the tech sector. The TCA comprises over 150 members including Australian-based unicorns, scaleups and global tech companies with an Australian focus. As stewards of the Australian tech sector Australias third largest industry behind mining and banking we advise Australian governments, businesses, and the wider community to boost tech investment and improve regulation.You will be joining a high-calibre team of tech industry veterans, policy and legal minds, and passionate community-builders. You will play an active and public role with our partners and members to help build connections and grow the ecosystem.Mission of roleThe TCA sits uniquely in the Australian tech industry in producing a consistent, high-quality output of original research. The TCAs research function operates as a support to the policy team in developing the evidence base for our policy advocacy. Members may also draw on the research function to undertake bespoke projects from time to time to assist in particular advocacy goals.The Head of Research will independently oversee the TCAs research program, working closely with our policy and commercial leads to target research outcomes to TCA priorities. You will also have a commercial mandate to source funding for this program from members and partners.You will undertake research work directly in-house where there is capacity; you will otherwise be responsible for sourcing and briefing the TCAs wide range of consulting partners who provide data, drafting and strategic input for TCA validation.Key outcomes this role is responsible forDesign the TCAs annual research programDevelop an annual program of research releases in consultation with staff, members and stakeholdersDesign and write or commission research reportsDevelop and trial regular publications e.g., pulse checks, data reports, newsletter updatesDevelop and maintain relevant databases for the sector (e.g., funding tracking)Pitch projects for support from members and partnersUndertake, supervise and quality assure the delivery of the TCAs research workDetermine a TCA research calendar and booking systemDevelop and manage project plans for research projects and research activityUndertake the analysis and production of TCA reports in a timely mannerOversee delivery of externally produced reports briefing, negotiating terms and conducting comprehensive validationQuality assurance of methods and outputHelp disseminate the TCAs research programPartner with TCA staff and members to agree the output and audiences for research workPartner with TCA staff and members to organise the publication and release of TCA research, as well as content derived from them (member notes, stakeholder briefings, videos, presentations, social media posts etc)Build TCA research capabilities internally within the Policy and Research teams to enable delivery of both internally and externally produced researchWork with PR agency and funding partners to plan and execute the launch of reportsPresent TCA research findings to funding partners and membersPresent and advocate for TCA research work at events and in the mediaSource funding for TCA research program work as requiredIdentify funding sources for TCA projects, including negotiating fees and in-kind contributions from members and partnersDevelop and pitch funding proposalsManage the research budgetGuide an expert advisory groupGrow and convene the TCAs expert research advisory group to help oversee TCA research program and projectsOur ideal candidate will haveA strong interest in Australias technology sector and public policy landscapeExperience briefing consultants on report work, or experience as a consultant producing reportsConfidence in pitching and presenting back research work at CEO/Founder levelAbility to negotiate commercial terms for funding, and to manage a budgetA good understanding of evidence-based policymaking, and a passion for connecting entrepreneurs with government and research institutionsProven capability in producing independent quantitative and qualitative research; econometric skills are a bonusEnthusiasm to get on the tools and work in a small teamAbility to present findings publicly and in the mediaRemuneration and conditions of employmentRemuneration excluding superannuation: $160,000180,000, negotiated based on experienceAdditional benefits including salary sacrificing benefits, monthly phone allowance and training budgetPosition is a full-time permanent role, with a six-month probation periodPosition based in Sydney, Canberra or Melbourne, with a minimum of three days per week in the officeSeniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionResearch, Analyst, and Information TechnologyIndustriesPublic Policy Offices #J-18808-Ljbffr