• Take the lead on key research activities
• Split your time between the office and WFH
• Competitive salary with significant salary packaging benefits

ABOUT CHF

As the national peak body for Australian health consumers, Consumers Health Forum has an ambitious agenda to expand our reach and influence. CHF is committed to ensuring consumers are engaged and supported to co-design and advocate for a better health system. We represent consumers’ needs and amplify their voices.

As an employer, CHF also has a person-centred approach that listens and supports. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that values diversity, collaboration and trust. We will give you the flexibility to bring your best self to work but need team members who can work both independently and across functions.

Most of all, we need people who can be relied upon to get the job done.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Research Manager reports to the Director, Advocacy and Engagement. This role can be based in either Melbourne or Canberra, with hybrid working arrangements available. The role may involve some occasional interstate travel.

You will:

• oversee research activities that inform evidence-based policy 
• manage our National Consumer Sentiment Survey and our online community Australia’s Health Panel
• provide high level advice to CHF on policy activities that supports health system reform
• engage and communicate with consumers
• develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders
• manage a small team 

ABOUT YOU

You should have:

• commitment to achieving and upholding the CHF vision, mission and values
• extensive experience in leading research in health or other human service policy areas
• tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (post-graduate qualifications highly regarded)
• high level knowledge and experience in using a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods
• high quality written, verbal and digital health communication skills, including the use of digital platforms
• demonstrated experience and expertise in conducting consultations and facilitating workshops 
• experience in leading projects and the demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a team environment
• proven ability to respond flexibly and work in a busy and complex environment where there are competing demands, changing priorities, tight deadlines and limited resources
• well-developed computer skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams, Acrobat (PDF) and some experience with using on-line engagement tools.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH CHF

• our recent staff engagement survey results provided positive employee sentiments
• generous salary packaging arrangements and leave entitlements
• share your working time between our modern office(s) and home
• Melbourne or Canberra based
• a strong commitment to your professional growth and development

Note: You must have the right to work in Australia and demonstrate the absence of a relevant criminal history to be appointed. A current Working with Children’s check and/or Working with Vulnerable People check is also required. This role is offered on a full-time, two years fixed term basis.

For more information, please contact Tony James at [email protected] using the subject line: Research Manager - Canberra / Melbourne enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications are to be sent via the Ethical Jobs portal at the "Apply Now" link.

A position description is attached. We thank you for your interest in the role and please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.