Senior Research Fellow
Core
Lead applied research, evaluation, and implementation programs to improve care outcomes in aged care, home care, and retirement living.
Role type
Senior Research Fellow (Applied Research & Implementation)
Builds
Evidence-based recommendations, publications, reports, and knowledge translation resources for organizational and sector-wide use.
Domain
Health & Social Care (Aged Care, Home Care, Retirement Living)
Required skills
Research leadership, implementation science, evidence translation, grant writing, stakeholder engagement, people leadership, strategic decision-making, complex program delivery
Preferred skills
Academic publication experience, clinical/operational environment navigation, policy influence
Technologies
Qualtrics, SPSS, R, Python, NVivo, EndNote, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Design and deliver strategic research and evaluation programs; oversee multiple research projects ensuring quality and timeliness; translate findings into practical recommendations; build partnerships with academic, clinical, and government stakeholders; mentor researchers and emerging leaders; contribute to grant applications and funding opportunities; communicate complex evidence to diverse audiences; drive evidence-based implementation across the organization.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities