Qualitative Data Analyst - Social Impact & Policy (Contract)

HR Partners; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

The Federal Government Department seeks a Qualitative Data Analyst (APS5/6 Equivalent) to analyse public consultations and shape disability supports in Australia. This 6‑month casual contract (up to 37.5 hrs/week) offers hubs in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne or Sydney with an immediate start.

You will code and organise qualitative data (NVivo), identify themes, mitigate bias, and create executive-ready charts and summaries for leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in qualitative research methodologies and thematic analysis.
• Hands-on proficiency in QDA software (NVivo or similar).
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills.
• Highly Desirable: Background in health/disability research or government advisory.

Responsibilities

• Analyse: Code and organise structured/unstructured qualitative data using tools like NVivo.
• Discover: Identify themes, mitigate bias, and synthesise findings from public consultations.
• Report: Create punchy summary documents, charts, and visualisations for executive leadership.
• Process: Transcribe audio and video submissions and refine survey content.

Skills

Qualitative research

Thematic analysis

NVivo

Report writing

Public consultations

Tools

NVivo

Job description

The Federal Government Department seeks a Qualitative Data Analyst (APS5/6 Equivalent) to analyse public consultations and shape disability supports in Australia. This 6‑month casual contract (up to 37.5 hrs/week) offers hubs in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne or Sydney with an immediate start.

You will code and organise qualitative data (NVivo), identify themes, mitigate bias, and create executive-ready charts and summaries for leadership.