• Supportive, flexible and values-driven environment
• Permanent, full-time opportunity
• Make a positive difference to the heart health of Australians

About us

The Heart Foundation is Australia's leading heart health charity, committed to helping Australians lead healthier lifestyles and encouraging those most at risk to take better care of their heart health. Our Connecting Hearts Strategy (2021 - 23) is focused on our life saving work in Research, Support & Care and Risk Reduction, to reduce heart disease and improve quality of life of all people in Australia.

The role

The Evaluation Lead, Research Program is an integral member of our research team responsible for implementing and refining our Research Impact Measurement Framework. The purpose of the framework is to assess the impact of our research program to ensure the Heart Foundation continues to fund high-impact strategic research.

You will play a key role in:

• Developing quantitative and qualitative methodology for monitoring, evaluation, and data management to assess the research program and inform its ongoing development.
• Generating reports to demonstrate the impact of Heart Foundation funded research both retrospectively and in a way that can be easily tracked going forward in time
• Preparing case studies showcasing the outcomes of funded research projects and the development of researchers and their teams.
• Working with the research team to develop and implement an annual workplan including timelines and deliverables

About you

You will hold a tertiary qualification (or higher) in research, in either a health or medical science related field. Research evaluation qualifications would also be advantageous.

The successful candidate will be experienced in research evaluation, data interpretation and developing and maintaining evaluation frameworks. The ability to manage and organise large volumes of data and information, as well as prioritising competing interests will be important for this role.

To succeed in this role, this person will showcase excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be an effective team-player with the ability to work autonomously.

Benefits

Our staff believe in our purpose, they are proud to work at the Heart Foundation and have the opportunity to make a difference every day through challenging and meaningful work. We promote active living and support our employees to lead a healthy work life balance.

• Generous Salary Packaging
• A positive and supportive culture
• Additional day of leave at Christmas
• Programs and initiatives that focus on your wellbeing at work

To apply

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter addressing the essential requirements. Please refer to the position description for further information about the role.

Candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.

A position description is attached.