Research and Evidence Manager

About the role

The Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council of NSW (AH&MRC) is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services across New South Wales. It works with its Members to strengthen Aboriginal community-controlled healthcare and improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As Research and Evidence Manager, you will lead the Council's research agenda, evaluation, data governance and evidence generation, ensuring research is Aboriginal-led, culturally informed and aligned with community priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and implement the Research Agenda, identify emerging Aboriginal health priorities and promote Aboriginal-led research and Indigenous Data Sovereignty
• Build relationships with teams, communities, Member Services, research partners and government stakeholders, and represent the Council at workshops, events, committees and advisory groups
• Identify funding opportunities, lead grant applications and act as Chief or Principal Investigator where appropriate
• Oversee the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework, lead evidence reviews and data analysis, and turn findings into continuous improvement
• Oversee research governance, ethics and data governance, ensuring ethical, legal and organisational requirements are met
• Lead and support the Research and Evaluation Team and advocate for the sector, supporting research publication and knowledge translation

Required profile

• Masters or PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, Research, Social Sciences, Health Sciences or a related discipline
• Demonstrated research track record including publications, grant applications and project leadership
• Experience as Chief or Principal Investigator or equivalent research leadership role
• Significant experience leading research and evaluation projects and managing research governance and ethics
• Ability to work independently and manage complex priorities
• Willingness to hold a National Police Check and a current Working with Children Check

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods, with strong analytical and evaluation skills
• Grant writing, research funding and project management experience
• Understanding of Aboriginal health research, Aboriginal-led research and Indigenous Data Sovereignty
• Written communication, presentation, stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills

Candidates apply by submitting a resume and a cover letter to the employer, mentioning the role in the subject line.