• Full-time Fixed Term 2-year contract
• Flexible work arrangements
• Healthy progressive environment
• Located in Sydney, Melbourne, Darwin
• Make an impact the world can see

ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION

Come and join our international development organisation, working to eradicate avoidable blindness. Currently operating in over 25 countries throughout Australia, the Pacific, Africa, South Asia and South East Asia, The Foundation has restored sight to over two million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five year strategic plan that aims to take The Foundation even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to good health.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Reporting & Analytics Lead is responsible for the development, support and implementation of the reporting and analytics tools used by The Fred Hollows Foundation to provide information, insight and analysis of financial and other business data. This includes designing new reporting, data management and training of business users in all aspects of the reporting and analytics environment including forecasting and budgeting processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proactively offer support and respond to requests for research technical support from global program managers (approximately 40% of role) The type and level of support will be negotiated on a case by case basis, and may include assistance with research design, project planning, project establishment and staffing, project implementation, data analysis, research reporting and knowledge translation

• Where appropriate, act as chief or co-investigator on studies and provide ongoing project management and technical support for a portfolio of research studies as required (approximately 40% of role)

• Research grant development to secure funds for research projects (approximately 15% of role). These may be projects initiated by the Research Advisor or this may involve provision of support to program managers wishing to secure funding for research projects they have initiated. It is expected that the Research Advisor will support development of approximately four research grant proposals each year.

• Engage in partner and donor engagement activities (approximately 5% of role) to contribute to strengthening the profile of The Foundation’s research and attracting and retaining high quality research partners and donors

ABOUT YOU

You have experience design research studies, project planning, developing research budgets, and managing research studies. You thrive working both independently and in diverse research teams. You take pride in providing technical advice and support to a broad range of stakeholders with varying levels of research experience. You understand the importance of providing clear and practical support and understand the complexities of undertaking research in low- and middle-income country settings. You may already have established research relationships or connections that will add further value to the research work of The Foundation.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Strong experience in public health research in low- and middle-income settings
• Strong experience identifying strategic research opportunities
• Strong experience acting as chief investigator, co-investigator, or project manager on research projects - including experience designing research studies, developing research protocols and data collection tools, and undertaking and/or coordinating research in low resource settings.
• Strong experience developing grant proposals and securing grant funding for research studies
• Demonstrated high level understanding of a broad range of development and humanitarian issues
• Strong experience working in diverse teams

How we recognise your contribution

Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, then we have a number of programs in place to support you.

These include:

• Doing meaningful work that will help shape the lives of those living in communities
• Flexible work environment – we focus on output not hours
• Generous leave allowances, including time of for cultural significant/ceremonial leave
• Ongoing commitment to your continuous learning and career development

To find out more about our benefits click here.

If this opportunity appeals to you and suits your skills, we would love to have a confidential conversation with you. Please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Amanda Pena on [email protected] using the subject line: Research Advisor enquiry via EthicalJobs. Kind note that CV’s will not be considered through this email address.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.

A position description is attached.

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children and community partners in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.