• Full-Time, 12-Month Contract

At the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), we are committed to achieving innovative, ground-breaking health and medical research that fundamentally improves the quality of life for all people.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Diabetes-related Foot Complications Program is funded through the Commonwealth Department of Health and auspiced by the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI). The program aims to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by diabetes-related foot complications.

We are seeking a Senior Evaluation and Project Officer to work as part of a small team to coordinate a program of work in South Australia, the Northern Territory, the Kimberly region in Western Australia and Far North Queensland to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with diabetes-related foot complications and provide support and guidance for projects funded through the program in completing monitoring and evaluation activities.

About the Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Gain research ethics approvals in several jurisdictions.
• Deliver an evaluation report for all regions funded through the program, aligned to an existing study protocol and existing regional monitoring and evaluation plans, specifically developed for the program.
• Develop publications for submission to academic journals as well as grey literature.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders regarding data collection and reporting and provide support as required.
• Provide information and support the strategic advocacy, including to improve national data collection with Key Performance Indicators and Measures as they specifically relate to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes.
• Support the operation of the program including:
  • maintaining governance structures, i.e. organise meetings of the program’s Expert Advisory Committee, develop agendas, minutes and briefing papers;
  • maintaining reporting mechanisms, i.e. seek and review activity and financial reports from providers across the program and compile reports to the funding body;
  • engaging national stakeholders such as peak bodies and government agencies, and develop policy briefs, discussion papers and other supporting documentation to advocate for system change;
  • developing a communication plan and maintaining its deliverables
  • supporting presentations at conferences, public lectures and seminars
  • networking with regional program staff
• Work with program managers and project staff across the program to assist them in planning and conducting evaluation activities, aligned with an existing evaluation methodology, including establishing mechanisms to collect, store and report data.
• Liaise with the National Association of Diabetes Centres (NADC) regarding the implementation of the REDCap database in accredited interdisciplinary High Risk Foot Services (iHRFS), and to access national REDCap data to monitor health outcomes and trends.
• Identify opportunities to present the program to relevant audiences, such as professional conferences, lecture series, seminars, workshops etc. and develop power point presentations and supporting materials to disseminate information about the program.
• Develop policy briefs, discussion papers and other documentation to enable system change related to the collection and reporting of data related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander diabetes-related foot complications.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders throughout the life of the program and maintain a contact database.
• Ensure research activities and other outputs are compliant and aligned with the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research and working to the principles of the South Australian Aboriginal Health Research Accord.

About You

The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes:

• Professional development relevant to fulfil the evaluation function.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience at senior levels in government and/or Aboriginal community-controlled organisations.
• Experience in health project and program evaluation and monitoring of population health outcomes. Familiarity with Developmental Evaluation methodology and the RE-AIM evaluation framework are of advantage.
• Experience in gaining research ethics approvals for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research (in various jurisdictions - desirable).
• Knowledge of systems and processes to support the collection, collation and management of high-quality data.
• An ability to guide and advise professional stakeholders on their monitoring and evaluation activities and work with experts in the field.
• Knowledge of the health system, health policy, health programs and/or clinical practice particularly with a focus on Aboriginal health and chronic conditions.
• Significant experience in health policy and health program development within government and/or health services.
• Project management experience in the health sector, including experience in maintaining governance structures.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally safe, sensitive and accountable manner with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals, communities and stakeholders.
• Knowledge and understanding of health and social issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and its contemporary impact.
• Experience in writing reports for senior officials and lay audiences.
• Understanding of ethical conduct of research, service delivery and consultation.

Special Requirements

• Some out of hours work may be required.
• DCSI Employment Screening and Police Checks are required.
• Extensive travel intrastate, including to urban, regional, or remote parts of South Australia will be required.
• All employees are required to be immunised in accordance with the requirements of the Hospital in which they are working or be willing to be vaccinated at the cost of the Institute.

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values and our institute is dedicated to grow a culture that pursues, enables and demands research excellence. We are proud of the work we do and work hard as a team to make a positive difference to the community. Our values of excellence, innovation, courage, integrity and teamwork are what help us achieve our goals. If these are also your values and goals, apply today.

As a not-for-profit organisation, SAHMRI employees can access salary packaging options up to $15,900. Salary packaging lets you pay for things like the everyday costs of living with money from your salary before tax. This reduces your taxable income, meaning you could pay less tax and take home more of what you earn. For more information on salary packaging please see the Maxxia website.

For a copy of the position description, please click here.

For more information, please contact Kate Kwenda at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Evaluation and Project Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications may close earlier than advertised if a suitable candidate is found prior to the close date.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply

SAHMRI is a member of the Athena SWAN Science in Australia Gender Equity program. We have been awarded Bronze status for our commitment to advancing the careers of women, trans and gender diverse individuals in STEMM.