Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) is looking for a curious and collaborative individual with a passion for social impact to join as an Associate Advisor.

At BIT, Associate Advisors are the junior members of our team; starting their careers in behavioural science consultancy. This opportunity is perfect for someone who wants to see real world policy impact through projects with government agencies, not-for-profits and philanthropic organisations.

This role is a Full-Time Permanent position based in Sydney with a hybrid working pattern.

What makes a great Associate Advisor?

• Strong writing skills and ability to translate academic work for non-academic audiences
• A good understanding of the behavioural science literature and how it can be applied to help solve policy problems
• Some experience conducting research using a range of methods and using data to answer questions
• Basic understanding of statistics, trial design and quantitative and qualitative analysis
• An ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong verbal communication and people skills
• The ability and willingness to learn and develop skills
• An Honours degree, Masters or PhD in a relevant subject area (including, but not limited to: Economics, Psychology, Public Policy, Research Methods/Statistics, Anthropology)
• 1-2 years of previous professional work experience is desirable.

What does an Associate Advisor do?

The successful candidate can expect to:

• Assist in the design and delivery of projects across a broad range of policy areas.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of randomised controlled trials, online trials and other forms of evaluation.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research, including surveys, interviews, participant observation and desktop research.
• Write draft reports, policy papers and proposals.
• Prepare a range of materials, including literature reviews, journey and process maps, presentations and workshop materials.
• Develop your behavioural science knowledge and consulting skills with the support of your local management and global experts.

Who are we and what can we offer you?

The Behavioural Insights Team is the world leader in applying behavioural science to public policy challenges in order to strengthen communities and improve lives. Our APAC business includes offices in Australia and Singapore. We are part of a bigger global group with teams in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and building a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Other elements of our Employee Deal

• We encourage flexible working and have a culture that enables this; for example flexible start and finish times, and a hybrid working model (minimum 2 days per week in the office).
• Regular team lunches and social events.
• We strongly encourage growth and personal development - allocating a training and development budget to each employee.
• We encourage a strong work-life & mental health balance and offer study leave, 5 weeks of annual leave and a generous paid parental leave policy.
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers you free, professional and entirely confidential counselling and wellbeing support services

How to Apply

You will need to answer a few work-based questions which will be anonymously marked by members of our team. Our selection is based on performance in these questions.

Candidates with the top scoring answers will be invited to a structured interview where you get to meet some of the team. At the interview stage, you will be asked questions that reflect the role and also to complete a work-based task, so you have the chance to demonstrate your skills.

Key Dates

• Interviews commencing Monday 19 May 2025

To be considered for this role, applicants must have permanent working rights in Australia.

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