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We are looking for a Business Administrator to join the Patternmakers team in the new year to assist us with the smooth running of the business, managing all administration and finance processes, supporting business operations and managing business risks.

Business Administrator

We are looking for a Business Administrator to support the Patternmakers team in the smooth running of the business, managing all administration and finance processes, supporting business operations and managing business risks.

We would love to meet someone with business administrator experience who enjoys working independently, using their initiative, sharing ideas and has a focus on continuous improvement.

Patternmakers is Australia's research agency dedicated to culture, creativity and community. The team works with major cultural institutions, government agencies, creative businesses and non-profit organisations to reach new audiences, secure support and grow their impact.

The role is highly flexible and can be partially undertaken from your own home or workspace, though you will need to attend regular team meetings online and face-to-face.

We are offering the right candidate a permanent part-time role, with potential to extend or expand. The contract will be for 23 hours per week (equivalent of 3 days), ideally spread across four or five days. Choose the hours that work for you - morning, noon or night.

We will provide the online software applications you require for your role and systems/process training.

We are a fully flexible, mobile team who work from home - and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you would like to apply for this role please email your resume and a cover letter telling us how your experience, approach and goals suit the role.

Submit your application on Indeed here.

Applications close on Thursday 8 December at 5.00pm AEDT.

 
 
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We are looking for an experienced leader to join the Patternmakers team in a Manager capacity to assist us with research and insights.

Manager, Research and Insights

An exciting opportunity to join the brilliant team at Patternmakers in the newly created role of Manager, Research and Insights. ​

Patternmakers is Australia's research agency dedicated to culture, creativity and community. The team works with major cultural institutions, government agencies, creative businesses and non-profit organisations to reach new audiences, secure support and grow their impact.

This role oversees projects, leads the team of Research Analysts, facilitates client meetings and workshops and ensures the integrity of outputs relating to research and analytical insights.

It is the perfect role for someone who loves to collaborate, work in a flexible and well paced environment with an interest in building teams, business and diversifying the client and income base.

A key senior leadership position, this role can be based from home (70%) and in person (30%) with flexible working arrangements. The 30% will take place primarily in Sydney and Melbourne (majority of clients are based here) and for quarterly retreats and as negotiated, at HQ in Sydney.

For the Position Description, please see here.

For a confidential discussion or more information, please contact Recruitment Lead, Jade Lillie on hello@jadelillie.com

To apply, please email Jade with your CV and cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your suitability for the role and using subject line: Pattermakers: EOI - Manager, Research and Insights.

Applications close on Friday 25 November at 12.00pm AEDT.

 
 
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We are looking for a talented junior Research Analyst or Trainee to join the small but mighty Patternmakers team to support our research and consultancy projects.

Join a friendly team committed to making a positive change in the culture, creative and community sectors.

We would love to meet an outstanding student or recent graduate with a friendly approach who is keen to get their teeth into challenging projects for government agencies, cultural institutions and charities.

Research Analyst/Trainee

We are looking for a talented junior Research Analyst or Trainee to join the small but mighty Patternmakers team to support our research and consultancy projects.

  • Join a friendly team committed to making a positive change in the culture, creative and community sectors

  • Flexible contract: Work from home (approximately 3 days per week) from anywhere in Australia

  • Learn on the job and get trained in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies

We would love to meet an outstanding student or recent graduate with a friendly approach who is keen to get their teeth into challenging projects for government agencies, cultural institutions and charities.

Responsibilities and Duties

- What you will be doing -

You will be working closely with the research team to support the successful delivery of projects. Your jobs and responsibilities will include:

  • Undertake project-related tasks including transcribing interviews, entering & coding data and programming and testing surveys

  • Undertaking administrative tasks such as scheduling interviews, coordinating payments and general project administration

  • Assisting with business proposals and project reports, including proofing and formatting of Word documents & PowerPoint presentations, preparing graphs using Excel data and collating documents for publication

  • Analysing quantitative and qualitative data for client projects, and drafting reports

  • Supporting the research team including diary management, travel bookings, electronic filing and system management

  • Working with other team members and collaborating on key administration, content and communications tasks

  • Problem solving and troubleshooting miscellaneous issues as they arise.

The role is flexible and can be undertaken independently from your own home or workspace. The role includes regular client project meetings, research team meetings, as well as weekly Patternmakers team meetings.

Our clients are located across Australia and all meetings normally occur via videoconference. The role may occasionally involve overnight interstate travel (although this has reduced due to COVID-19 travel restrictions).

Qualifications and Skills

- What we are looking for -

  • Very strong analytical abilities – asking questions and identifying insights and solutions from information

  • Excellent communication skills and an ability to write and speak about complex topics in plain English

  • A friendly, positive, professional approach when dealing with clients and a can-do attitude when taking on a range of tasks

  • Highly organised with strong time management skills and the ability to work independently from home

  • Attention to detail and ability to check documents for errors and ensure accuracy and quality

  • An ability to multitask and work flexibly under tight timelines. This may include some work in early mornings or late nights to meet deadlines.

- Prior experience -

  • This is an entry level position and you do not need an extensive work history, though some experience in professional settings is desirable.

  • Working knowledge of the following systems is desirable; Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel), Survey Gizmo/Alchemer (or any survey software), MailChimp, Canva and Squarespace, but training will be provided.

  • You will have a Bachelor Degree (or soon be graduating), with a focus on either:
    - Business/commerce i.e. marketing, communications, market research, business analysis, etc
    - Social policy i.e. humanities, social sciences, social inquiry, etc.

  • You will have achieved very strong academic results in the past (either ATAR and/or University).

- Workspace and equipment -

If successful in gaining the role you would be employed on a Casual basis.

You will need your own workspace, laptop computer and internet connection.

You will also be required to maintain a quiet and safe workspace at home that complies with our OH&S working-from-home checklist.

You will be provided with an annual working-from-home allowance which can be used to cover costs of small items such as a laptop stand, ergonomic chair, headset etc.

Benefits and Perks

- What we offer -

We are offering the right candidate a six-month contract, with potential to extend or expand. The contract hours per week are negotiable, however we are anticipating from 15-25 hours per week, ideally spread across four or five days each week. Choose the hours that work for you - morning, noon or night – but availability for meetings during business hours (AEST) is important.

We offer a competitive hourly rate, plus superannuation and we provide the online software applications you require for your role.

We are a fully flexible, mobile team who work from home - and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you would like to apply for this role please upload your resume and a cover letter on au.indeed.com by 26 February 2021.

 
 
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Tandi is Founder and Managing Director of Patternmakers. She’s an arts research specialist and leader of the agency’s research projects.

 
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We’re on a mission to inform, inspire and empower creative thinkers with data. If this sounds like your bag, register your interest to stay in the loop with future opportunities. From full-time employees to the occasional freelance gig, we’d like to hear from you.

We are looking to build our network of Patternmakers in 2018.

If you're an analyst, project manager, writer, designer or facilitator who is excited by data & creativity, we'd love to hear from you.

Whether it's full-time employment, an internship, or the occasional freelance project, we could have opportunities right for you. 

Read on for more information about how we work, or skip straight to the point and register your interest now.
 

More about Patternmakers

Established in 2015, and trading as Patternmakers since 2016, we are a research agency and insight service for creators. 

Much of our work is made up of consulting to arts and cultural organisations. Our clients include some of the largest cultural institutions in Australia, as well as smaller artist collectives and producing companies. Our project work covers program evaluation, audience research, data analysis and evidence-based planning. 

We are also building an Education and Events program, to help creators build skills in research, analysis & evaluation. This May, we will be launching a Data Discussion series with Data after Dark at Vivid Ideas. We also deliver training modules in-house for organisations like NIDA, and deliver guest lectures for subjects like Festivals Management at the University of Sydney.
 

The team

Our founder, Tandi Palmer Williams, is an alumni of the Australia Council's Arts Leaders Program, and is a trusted advisor of senior managers and artistic leaders across the sector. 

The core team includes Research Manager Brooke Boyce, Business Administrator Penny Cannan and Operations Manager Jodie Bombardier.

We also have several Advisors, who work with us on a contract basis, including consultant Peter Matthews, researcher Bridget Jones and disability expert Morwenna Collett. 

We also work with writers, editors, designers and programmers on a regular basis.
 

What we offer

Our core team and contractors all work from home, or a location of their choice. We meet regularly at client sites across the country, and for co-working 'sprints' in Sydney. 

Flexible conditions mean the team can choose their own hours. We have a set of values that we hold dear - and we always strive to delight our clients, colleagues and partners. 

We offer a competitive hourly rate, plus superannuation and all insurances. 

To find out more about opportunities to work with us, please register your interest now.

For any questions, please contact info@thepatternmakers.com.au

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