Job Description

Projects and Research Officer

PSA has been established to provide public safety and government workforces with a stronger voice to ensure Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) sector delivers better outcomes for learners and employers. We bring together employers, unions and governments in a tripartite arrangement to find solutions to skills and workforce challenges across Police, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Defence and Local, State and Federal Government.

The Projects and Research Officer role will form part of the Projects Portfolio team which is responsible for delivering on all work assigned to the team including:

• projects required by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR)

• research and analysis projects initiated to deliver on identified workforce strategies

• internal projects to support continuous improvement and business operations

• surge capacity to other areas of the business as and when required.

The position of Projects and Research Officer will be accountable to the Manager responsible for Projects Portfolio and will support the progression of projects from the conception through to the final deliverable and closure (end to end).

The Projects and Research Officer will provide insights into current and long-term issues affecting PSA and our industries. The Project and Research Officer will be expected to deliver on several items of work simultaneously, including various tasks in collaboration with subcontractors, such as analysis and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative research, stakeholder consultation, report drafting and facilitation of technical committee meetings.

We are looking for applicants with demonstrated experience delivering quality work as outlined in varied project plans. The role is also expected to demonstrated experience in secondary and applied research, literature reviews and benchmarking activities to prepare research summaries/reports. You will be part of a relatively new team and taking up a new role within the organisation. We are seeking an experienced project and research person, who is resilient, curious and innovative. The successful applicant will also be able to deliver high quality, accurate information in a variety of formats to inform the decision-making of PSA and our industries.

Essential Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualification(s) and/or equivalent experience relevant to the responsibilities of the position.
• Demonstrated experience delivering qualitative and quantitative research projects within a company in partnership with internal and external stakeholders, with relevance to vocational education and
  training, workforce planning and/or labour market research.
• Demonstrated experience in analysing and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data within VET or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience consistently delivering high quality verbal and written content (such as Project Reports) on time and to required standards.
• Demonstrated experience delivering successful outcomes through collaboration and consultation with internal and external stakeholders.

How to apply:

Application should include a CV/Resume of no more than 4 pages and a Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages The Cover Letter should not repeat information contained in the CV but should specifically address the ‘essential’ Key Selection Criteria.

Any queries should be directed to the HR and Recruitment Officer at careers@publicskillsaustralia.org.au.

Applications close at midnight, Wednesday 22 April 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. We encourage you to submit your application prior to the closing date, because Public Skills Australia reserves the right to close advertisements early upon receiving sufficient applications. Interviews and appointment may occur before the end date.

If you would like to receive a detailed position description and with any queries, please write to the HR and Recruitment Officer at careers@publicskillsaustralia.org.au.