EL1 Assistant Director - Evidence Synthesis

The opportunity
Our client is a large federal government agency responsible for implementing Australia’s largest social reform since Medicare. They have a great opportunity for an EL1 Assistant Director Evidence Synthesis to join the Research and Evaluation Branch, and lead a team to support and contribute to a range of long-term strategic research projects.

• Initial 12 month contract with ongoing extensions highly likely
• Richmond or Geelong location with 3 days in office and 2 from home
• EL1 level with a daily rate of $602.55 plus super

The Role
As the EL1 Assistant Director Evidence Synthesis, you will support the planning and conduct of evidence reviews (e.g., systematic reviews, living reviews, meta-analyses) and primary research aiming to deliver the best available research evidence to inform Agency decisions. It is a junior leadership position that may be required to perform work that involves team leadership and management responsibilities requiring the setting of priorities and managing workflows of a team.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Designing and documenting protocols for environmental scans, evidence snapshots, scoping or systematic reviews of evidence relevant to participants or models of practice
• Conducting searches of scientific and grey literature in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) standards
• Working with internal and external stakeholders to scope, develop and manage project plans
• Designing and documenting protocols for environmental scans, evidence snapshots, scoping or systematic reviews of evidence relevant to participants or models of practice
• Conducting searches of scientific and grey literature in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) standards
• Performing research in line with documented protocols for inclusion/exclusion of records, data extraction, quality appraisal and data synthesis.
• Maintaining project related records including research software or platforms
• Engaging with external and internal stakeholders to interpret findings and support translation
• Preparing and presenting research reports and recommendations for different stakeholders, including internal slide-pack summaries for stakeholders
• Contributing methodological or subject matter expertise in research methods, psychosocial disability, early childhood interventions or neurological disorders or other areas with relevance to disability supports
• Supervising a small team on ad-hoc or ongoing basis
• Supporting the growth of junior staff
• Leading or supporting broader projects across the Branch

About You
The successful applicant will have:

• A strong understanding of academic and professional research, and an extensive background in quantitative and qualitative Research
• Demonstrated skills and experience specifically within Knowledge Translation/Research Translation/Evidence Synthesis
• Previous research leadership experience, with strong research project management and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Strong technical skills within research, including qualitative, quantitative, data presentation and communication
• A background in public or allied health, disability services, social sciences, clinical psychology, NGOs or consulting will be ideal

Please note that this role is with a federal government organisation and is only open to Australian Citizens.

Apply:
Submit your resume, or for further information please contact jarrodd.edwards@talentinternational.com