Clinical Project Lead - Service Development

About the role

Forensic Intervention Services (FIS) is hiring one Clinical Project Lead for its Service Development team. The role manages clinical projects and activities that evaluate and strengthen evidence-based best practice across the organisation, developing and applying research and evaluation frameworks so that clinical practice and service development are informed by robust evidence. It suits someone who wants to expand their expertise and take on a more dynamic role.

Key responsibilities

• Lead internal evaluation projects on clinical service delivery and service development, covering design, implementation, analysis and reporting.
• Analyse and synthesise evaluation findings into evidence-based recommendations for service improvement, policy and operational decisions.
• Lead the evaluation parts of service reform projects and support the research agenda to build internal evidence on the impact of therapeutic interventions.
• Work with clinical staff, service leaders, researchers and academic partners on evaluation, research and service improvement.
• Develop and maintain research and evaluation frameworks, standards and guidance.
• Prepare reports, briefing papers and presentations for senior leaders and governance committees.
• Coordinate knowledge translation activities with presenters and stakeholders.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience leading complex evaluation and research processes in complex service systems.
• Able to develop and run quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods, including design questions, data collection and analysis.
• Able to communicate findings and recommendations clearly to a wide professional audience, including service leaders.
• Stakeholder management skills, able to engage, negotiate and influence diverse groups.
• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent employment experience.

What we offer

• Salary of $116,413 - $140,849 (VPS5) per year plus superannuation; flexible home and on-site working.
• Mental health and wellbeing support, annual leadership forums and conferences.
• Professional registration funding (if required) and relocation allowances for eligible candidates.

Applications close 15 November 2026 and include a resume and covering letter. Pre-employment checks may include reference, police and misconduct checks, and others depending on the role.