• Inspire positive change in our community to prevent and reduce harms relating to AOD.
• Full Time, Fixed Term position for 12 months
• Based in Melbourne CBD, a hybrid model of working from home and in the office (other National locations considered)

Celebrating more than 60 years of service to the community, the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) is Australia's leading national organisation committed to inspiring positive change and delivering evidence-based approaches to minimise alcohol and drug harm.

Why work with us?

We are a dynamic, inclusive and forward-thinking organisation, working collaboratively to provide meaningful programs to our communities across Australia. We ensure that we celebrate employee success and connect as an organisation as regularly as possible.

As a thank you for coming on the journey with us, we provide a wide range of benefits and wellbeing initiatives, including:

• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses (including rent/mortgage payments), plus Meal and Entertainment allowance of up to $2,650 per FBT year.
• Great leave entitlements including access to Purchased Leave, gifted leave at Christmas, Health & Wellbeing leave, Accrued Day Off program and 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Truly flexible workplace – hybrid office/WFH model.
• Internal and external learning and development opportunities.
• Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing offerings through our Employee Assistance Program.

Why this role?

As our Lead, Evidence Reviews, you will be responsible for leading the development of evidence reviews as informed by the ADF’s Evidence Framework and associated procedures. You will have the opportunity to collaborate across the business as well as with key external partners, including AOD Research institutions and community organisations. You will be our Subject Matter Expert on evidence review projects and be integral in implementing best practice and review methodologies.

Your day-to-day activities will include:

• Lead the planning, execution and delivery of ADF’s evidence review projects to support evidence-informed decision making on specific AOD-related topics.
• Lead, mentor and train other evidence review team members or external researchers in evidence review processes.
• Lead the identification, critical appraisal and synthesis of the best available peer- reviewed evidence on specific AOD-related topics guided by the ADF Evidence Framework and relevant procedures.
• Lead the development of comprehensive high-quality evidence review reports, presentations and publications in a style and language suitable for a range of ADF target audiences, including priority populations.
• Contribute to the production of reports to relevant stakeholders/funders as required.
• Support the implementation of quality assurance systems including the ADF Evidence Framework which highlights the appropriate evidence for knowledge and information publications.

Who are we looking for?

We are on the lookout for an excellent communicator with experience conducting high quality evidence reviews that have included critical appraisal, strong understanding of AOD issues, and comprehensive evidence synthesis.

Experience and skills that will set you up for success in this role include:

• Masters in Public Health, Health Promotion, or related to Alcohol and Other Drugs and/or PhD or clinical/professional doctorate in Health Promotion, Public Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Mental Health, Psychology or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in evidence synthesis including leading systematic and/or rapid reviews to develop evidence base to inform public health and AOD outcomes, or similar.
• A strong knowledge of alcohol and other drug issues, evidence-based approaches and/or health promotion and public health strategies and methods.
• Proficiency in evidence review software including Endnote and Covidence alongside knowledge of/experience in using established frameworks (e.g., PRISMA, GRADE, JBI) to conduct evidence reviews.
• Ability to write in an easily understood style and format for a range of audiences, including policy and decision makers. 
• Demonstrated project management skills, with ability to deliver against program and organisational requirements to a high quality.

Please see full Position Description attached.

How do I apply?

Click the Apply Now button to be taken to our careers page and submit your application. Please include a resume and cover letter outlining your interest for the role.

Applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date, so we encourage you to submit your application ASAP.

Here at the ADF we encourage cultural diversity, and our programs are reflective of our community partners, stakeholders, and community at large. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Eleanor Costello, Manager Evidence via email on [email protected] using the subject line: Lead - Evidence Reviews enquiry via EthicalJobs. (Please note our offices will be closed from 23rd December to 3rd January 2025, any queries made in this timeframe will be responded to in the new year).

We look forward to hearing from you!