Total 8 Director/C-Level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in SA - Regional - Clare Valley & Mid North

Senior Research Director

We are a specialist division of M&C Saatchi.

Our aim is to harness the power of cutting-edge marketing, communications, and creativity, so that they become key tenets of social and behaviour change activity. Clients include a range of governments, INGO’s, foundations and multilaterals.

We are focused on tackling some of humanity's most challenging and important problems, in fragile states and developing countries, through the creation of multimedia messaging campaigns.

A specialist research team exists within the company to provide formative research support and to evaluate the progress of the campaigns. We are looking for an experienced mixed-methods researcher to lead this research team.

The Senior Research Director will be confident leading the Research & Insights Department, managing & overseeing a team across two offices. This will involve overseeing the design of assessment frameworks to ensure both the effectiveness of the messaging is assessed, as well as the assessment of the strategy/Theory of Change itself. The Senior Research Director will also oversee report writing for internal audiences as well as clients. The position requires relationship management with research partners who perform the primary research on behalf of the organisation. The position will also require representing the research team internally, with especial regard to working with the accounts, strategy and production teams. The position will additionally entail other research tasks, including but not limited to open-source research; desk reviews; lessons learned/best practice write ups; etc.

Reports to the Indo-Pacific Director

Job purpose

· Working as part of a core team that supports M&C Saatchi World Services’ communications campaigns, providing research, analysis and insights to support program management teams.

· Leading the measurement and assessment of ongoing communications campaigns, applying quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Main Accountabilities

· Implementing evaluation strategies, including designing assessment strategies and reviewing draft formative and evaluative research instruments produced by Analysts working on the project.

· Owning project research reporting including assessment reports and formative research reports. This includes reviewing reports delivered by Managers & Analysts working on the project to ensure we are providing meaningful and actionable insights.

· Presenting research findings to internal and external audiences in a clear, articulate and timely manner.

· Managing relationships with research fieldwork partners and overseeing all project management when outsourced.

· Assisting with optimising the project’s strategy and delivery.

· Feeding into strategy/Theory of Change development.

· Regional research craft leadership and line management of Managers & Analysts within the team, contributing to both formal and informal training and mentorship of members of the team.

· Development and productisation of research capabilities for existing and potential clients. This includes selling capabilities to prospective clients and development of bespoke methods and tools for commercialisation.

· Reporting and updating the Leadership team regularly, managing upwards as well as downwards

Knowledge and Expertise

· Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods; research, data and insights

· A firm interest and understanding of geo-politics and International Relations.

· Regional expertise: The SRD is expected to be (or become) an authority on the APAC region, with the ability to sense-check the analysis produced by the analysts within the team, and knowledge of best practice when conducting research in Asian markets.

· Proven ability to lead and manage a regional team.

Desirable:

· Knowledge of, and/or experience in, the media industry, creative production, and media dissemination.

· Knowledge of behaviour change communications.

· Knowledge of Strategic Communications.

Experience and Qualifications and Core Skills:

· Minimum of 8 years relevant research, monitoring and evaluation experience.

· Experience managing research projects from design to report writing.

· Strong qualitative and quantitative analysis skills (with experience using SPSS, Q, R or Stata).

· Experience designing and conducting mixed methods research studies.

· Department lead or extensive line management experience.

· Strong report writing and data visualisations skills.

· Good communication skills including experience presenting research findings and explaining technical concepts to multiple stakeholders including non-researchers, clients, etc.

· A strong work ethic with ability to stick to deadlines.

· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

· Fluent in written and spoken English.

· Proficient in all components of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel).

Desirable:

· Experience with evaluating behavioural change.

· Experience evaluating the impact/effectiveness of multimedia communications activity.

· Experience with digital and innovative research methods.

· Experience designing logical frameworks (logframes) and assessment strategies.

· Experience using data visualisation software such as tableau.

· Experience of myriad tools, research processes and partners that have improved ways of working.

Additional Key Qualities

· Understanding of the company’s culture and business area.

· Sense of responsibility towards the organisation’s reputation.

· Ability to travel and work independently.

· Forward leaning attitude and ability to represent the research team internally and externally.

· Willingness to manage, mentor and train members of the team.

· Anticipation of challenges and show of initiative across all projects.

RESEARCH DIRECTOR

We are a specialist division of M&C Saatchi.

Our aim is to harness the power of cutting-edge marketing, communications, and creativity, so that they become key tenets of social and behaviour change activity. Clients include a range of governments, INGO’s, foundations and multilaterals.

We are focused on tackling some of humanity's most challenging and important problems, in fragile states and developing countries, through the creation of multimedia messaging campaigns.

A specialist research team exists within the company to provide formative research support and to evaluate the progress of the campaigns. We are looking for an experienced mixed-methods researcher to join this research team.

The Research Director will be confident managing more junior members of the research team. This will involve overseeing the design of assessment frameworks to ensure both the effectiveness of the messaging is assessed, as well as the assessment of the strategy/Theory of Change itself. The Research Director will also oversee report writing for internal audiences as well as clients. The position requires relationship management with research partners who perform the primary research on behalf of the organisation. The position will also require representing the research team internally, with especial regard to working with the accounts, strategy and production teams. The position will additionally entail other research tasks, including but not limited to: open-source research; desk reviews; lessons learned/best practice write ups; etc.

Job purpose

· Work as part of a core team that supports M&C Saatchi World Services’ communications campaigns, providing research, analysis and insights to support program management teams.

· Lead on the measurement and assessment of ongoing communications campaigns, applying quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Main Accountabilities

· Implementation of evaluation strategies, including designing assessment strategies and reviewing draft formative and evaluative research instruments produced by Analysts working on the project.

· Ownership of project research reporting including assessment reports and formative research reports. This includes reviewing reports delivered by Analysts working on the project to ensure we are providing meaningful and actionable insights.

· Presenting research findings to internal and external audiences in a clear, articulate and timely manner.

· Managing relationships with research fieldwork partners and overseeing all project management when outsourced.

· Assisting with optimising the project’s strategy and delivery.

· Feeding into strategy/Theory of Change development.

· Line management of Analysts within the team and contributing to both formal and informal training of more junior members of the team.

· Regular upward reporting to the Senior Research Director and undertaking any other duties deemed necessary by the Senior Research Director.

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential:

· Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods.

· A firm interest and understanding of geo-politics and International Relations.

· Regional expertise: The RD is expected to be (or become) an authority on the APAC region, with the ability to sense-check the analysis produced by the analysts within the team, and knowledge of best practice when conducting research in Asian markets.

Desirable:

· Knowledge of, and/or experience in, the media industry, creative production, and media dissemination.

· Knowledge of behaviour change communications.

· Knowledge of Strategic Communications.

Experience and Qualifications and Core Skills:

Essential:

· Minimum of 6 years relevant research, monitoring and evaluation experience.

· Experience managing research projects from design to report writing.

· Strong qualitative and quantitative analysis skills (with experience using SPSS, Q, R or Stata).

· Experience designing and conducting mixed methods research studies.

· Line management experience.

· Strong report writing and data visualisations skills.

· Good communication skills including experience presenting research findings and explaining technical concepts to multiple stakeholders including non-researchers, clients, etc.

· A strong work ethic with ability to stick to deadlines.

· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

· Fluent in written and spoken English.

· Proficient in all components of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel).

Desirable:

· Experience with evaluating behavioural change.

· Experience evaluating the impact/effectiveness of multimedia communications activity.

· Experience with digital and innovative research methods.

· Experience designing logical frameworks (logframes) and assessment strategies.

· Experience using data visualisation software such as tableau.

Additional Key Qualities

Essential:

· Understanding of the company’s culture and business area.

· Sense of responsibility towards the organisation’s reputation.

· Ability to travel and work independently.

· Forward leaning attitude and ability to represent the research team internally and externally.

· Willingness to manage and train more junior members of the team.

· Anticipation of challenges and show of initiative across all projects.

As an Associate Creative Director (Visual Design) at R/GA, you will be part of the world-class design team across all applications and channels. Partnering with the leadership team in Southeast Asia (Singapore), you will drive excellence in creative solutions and foster a positive and dynamic creative culture. You will join a passionate, talented, and diverse community, where you will be challenged and supported to achieve the best work of your career and grow as a leader through training and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the ECD and fellow CDs to lead the creative department.
• Collaborate with Art Directors, Designers, Copywriters to enhance creative deliverables.
• Oversee the quality of design throughout all project phases.
• Mentor and manage junior designers and copywriters where available.
• Front and manage clients and internal teams confidently.
• Contribute to visual design thinking, encompassing how a brand acts, looks, and comes to life across experiences.
• Lift and drive the quality of work to a world-class level.
• Drive a dynamic, positive, and inclusive culture of creativity.
• Ensure your team has the training and support they need to grow.
• Partner with the leadership team to support new business growth.

The ideal person

• 8-10 years as a Senior Visual Designer or Associate Creative Director.
• Master-level design and layout with a track record of innovative work.
• Proven background in visual interface design for websites and mobile apps.
• Skilled in MacOS, Sketch, Figma, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office.
• Experienced in leading and mentoring design teams.
• Exceptional skills in team and client communication, and outstanding presentation abilities.
• Enthusiastic about transformative ideas and shaping the future.
• Dedicated to craft, team growth, and innovative creativity.
• Committed to continuous growth.
• Positive, energetic, and effective in diverse teams.

Why Join R/GA

R/GA is passionate about innovative and future thinking work; each brief received welcomes an opportunity to push the boundaries for the agency and client alike.

With a global network of highly connected offices, R/GA offers the ability to work with other teams in APAC and around the world.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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D&S Resources is a family-owned business that operates in the Mining, Defence and Construction industry sectors providing Procurement and Project Management services.

We pride ourselves on our unique ability to add value to our client’s businesses by offering engineering and project management consultation, drawing on our management team’s vast experience in these key areas. As our business is growing, we are looking for a Chief Information Officer to join the team on a full time basis. The pay rate for the role is $90,000 - $95,000.



About the Role

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving the development, implementation, and management of information technology (IT) initiatives to support and enhance the efficiency, safety, and productivity of our mining operations. The CIO will play a crucial role in aligning technology solutions with the overall business objectives and ensuring the seamless integration of IT systems across mining & construction sites.

You will be responsible for:
Develop and communicate the IT strategy aligned with the overall business goals.

Collaborate with senior executives to understand business needs and provide strategic guidance on technology solutions.
Oversee the planning, implementation, and maintenance of robust and secure IT infrastructure.
Ensure the availability, reliability, and scalability of IT systems supporting mining operations.
Drive the development and implementation of data management strategies for mining-
related data.
Utilise data analytics to extract insights, optimize processes, and improve decision-making.
Implement and maintain effective cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive information and mining site operations.
Develop and enforce policies and procedures to mitigate IT-related risks.
Collaborate with mining and engineering teams to integrate technology solutions into mining processes for improved efficiency and safety.
Explore and implement innovations such as automation, IoT, and AI to enhance mining operations.
Manage relationships with IT vendors and service providers.
Negotiate contracts, oversee service level agreements, and ensure cost-effective and high- quality IT services.
Stay informed about industry regulations and ensure that IT systems and practices comply with relevant standards and guidelines.
Lead and mentor the IT team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Recruit, train, and develop IT staff to meet the evolving needs of the mining site.

About you:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus.
Proven experience in a leadership role within IT, preferably in the mining or heavy industry sector.
Strong understanding of mining operations and related technology requirements.
In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity, data management, and technology trends.
This is a great opportunity to work within a highly diverse environment alongside a close-knit, success driven team.

If this sounds like the role for you, click apply and please submit a Resume and Cover Letter outlining your skills and experience.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

· Develop and implement R&D strategies and architectures that align with the company's goals and objectives.

· Provide visionary leadership to the team, fostering innovation and driving excellence in technology solutions.

· Lead, mentor, and motivate team members.

· Hold 1:1s with your team, setting objectives that are in-line with their career goals.

· Develop project plans/procedures for effective project management.

· Work with stakeholders for risk assessment, dependencies and decision making.

· Identifying new and relevant technologies/tools to continually improve our technical stack.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree or above, major in computer science, information technology, or related fields, with at least 10 years of relevant industry sales experience preferred.

2. Familiar with cloud computing, CDN, security, and other products.

3. Strong leadership needed.

4. Excellent communication skills and teamwork spirit, able to effectively collaborate with vendors and internal teams.

5. Market insight and client development capabilities.

6. Good command of spoken and written Chinese.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

To be trusted with work with the Ipsos brand for the good of the business

To lead project teams in the design, set-up and management of leading-edge research and,

To carry out account management activities – managing existing client relationships, including seeking repeat business, and actively seeking major and new client opportunities and management.

• Responsible for the actions and activities of the team (with business area Director)
• Recruitment of junior staff
• Profit and loss+ responsibility for projects that one is managing and business area
• New business generation and existing client development plans (with business area Director)
• Problem resolution and ownership of results
• Directorscomplex projects and higher-value work, displaying well-developed research skills, knowledge and thought
• Generate meaningful insights from research data to add real value to the client
• Use advanced research techniques and apply them appropriately
• Demonstrate Company awareness through internal support, cross-selling and marketing and take a corporate view with new business opportunities and the relationships with existing clients (client-facing stream)
• Be an ambassador and guardian of the brand for Ipsos, displaying the appropriate knowledge and behaviors
• Significantly contribute to the strategic direction of the business area, implement agreed plans and actively support the Division and Company
• Make significant contribution to our work area(s) in terms of business generation/profit
• Challenge and mentor junior staff in research skills and their career development
• Recruit key skills and ensure operational efficiency of Department is maintained at all times.
• Conduct performance reviews and design staff development plans for the team (with business area Director). Carry out appropriate performance management activities
• Deliver required team financial performance (with business area Director)
• Keep abreast of current trends within market research and competitors, in order todevelop personal skills / knowledge base and transfer knowledge, skills and expertise through training and coaching
• Keenness to learn and proactive self-development and development of others.
• Maximize opportunities for client contact and take a lead role; measure to be set through review process (relationship building and seeking repeat and new business wins, ideally including a min of two targeted account face-to-face meetings/year)

Manage the team to:

• Handle a number ofdifferent projects at once, ensuring time, budget and profitability requirements are met
• Produce outputs and research that are of high quality and consistent with agreed outputs
• Produce proposals that meet and where possible exceed the brief requirements
• Ensure all questionnaire facilitate strong data collection capability
• Provide accurate analysis and interpretation of data
• Liaise professional and effectively with the Operation departments to ensure we deliver what we say we will.

COMPETENCIES

• Self-Management
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Client Focus
• Knowledge & Expertise
• Flexibility

BACKGROUND

Experience:

• At least eight years of strong Market Research Experience and good application of knowledge
• Solid experience in questionnaire design, table specifications and project management
• Understand and use statistical analysis
• Selling of research projects and capabilities
• Ideally, experienced in relevant category or sectors

Skills/Knowledge:

• Good communication skills, written and oral
• Sound problem-solving skills
• Able to work under pressure and meet aggressive deadlines
• Exceptional time management skills
• Good data preparation skills
• Good client service skills
• Able to build strong links with the rest of the business
• Proactive / Self-motivated
• Able to work effectively in a team and independently

Qualifications:

• Degree in related studies

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.

Our purpose is `great care every day'.

Eligible Health Workers who move to Queensland from an interstate or international jurisdictions to take up permanent employment may receive up to $20,000 (pro rata) incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme

What's on offer?
Remuneration package of up to $522,648 p.a., comprising base salary range of $204,206 - $258,910 p.a. (L18-L27), recreational leave loading (17.5%), and employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%). Applicable allowances/benefits may include attraction and retention incentive allowance, regional and rural attraction allowance, motor vehicle allowance, professional development allowance, professional development leave (3.6 weeks p.a.), private practice arrangements, communications package, professional indemnity cover and inaccessibility allowance (if applicable). Level of appointment is dependent upon experience and advanced qualifications. Assistance with relocation expenses may also be available for this position.

Other employment benefits offered may include: on-call allowances, shift allowances, locality allowances, flexible working arrangements, access to corporate discounts, staff wellness programs, employee assistance program and salary sacrificing options.

About the role:
The successful applicant will provide high quality services as Director of Clinical Pharmacology, as well as direct clinical inpatient and outpatient care to patients in the Department of Internal Medicine or other medical specialty area. As Senior Research Fellow, the applicant will contribute to the research, academic and trials functions of the organisation, with particular emphasis on Strategic Priorities and Actions of the 2023-2026 Townsville HHS Research Strategic Plan. Areas of particular interest include but are not limited to digital health research, collaboration and early-phase clinical trials.

Role requirements:
Qualified as a medical practitioner with specialist qualifications and registration, or eligible for registration, as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia in the appropriate discipline.
Hold specialist fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) in both Clinical Pharmacology and Internal Medicine (general or subspecialty), or qualifications from a compatible medical system such as may be judged as substantially comparable by the RACP.
Please refer to the role description for further details.

About the location:
Townsville is a vibrant, dynamic city; it is the largest urban centre in Northern Australia and is the gateway to the world famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback. With over 300 days of sunshine a year Townsville offers the perfect laid-back coastal lifestyle with all the benefits of big city living. It is a great place for families, couples and individuals to call home.

Interested?
For a confidential discussion please contact Dr John Dick on 07 4433 1259 or Prof Andrew Mallett at Andrew.Mallett@health.qld.gov.au. Applications close on Wednesday, 3 January 2024.

Please note that unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.