Research and Development Manager

2 weeks ago


Henley Beach South, South Australia ACH Group Full time

The Role:

Make a difference to the lives of older people by coordinating and delivering ACH Group's research strategy, in this full-time role based at Mile End.


What you will do:

  • Deliver market / customer research and analysis
  • Undertake tendering and grant processes
  • Provide input into product and service design, using codesign methods and ensuring new initiatives are evidence based
  • Design and deliver evaluations of ACH services and initiatives
  • Lead and inspire innovation by remaining informed of current best practice and emerging trends
  • Support change management processes
- and much more...

About you:

  • Research design implementation experience
  • Experience in managing research projects to completion
  • Attention to detail, with strong documentation, administration and organisational skills
  • Degree level qualifications in a relevant discipline
  • Experience in one of more of the following:
  • Designing new products
  • Using codesign methods
  • Planning and leading design or strategy projects
  • Business innovation
  • Managing change projects
  • Attention to detail, with strong documentation, administration and organisational skills
  • Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
  • Analytical and research skills
  • Experience in leading change
  • A current driver's licence
  • Intermediate computer literacy, with the ability to use a range of tools and databases
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

If you want to join our amazing team, we can offer you:

  • Career development with inhouse upskilling and external learning opportunities
  • Friendly and inclusive culture, supporting diversity and employee wellbeing
  • Free onsite flu vaccination program
  • Financial advice for HESTA members, our preferred superannuation supplier
  • Wellbeing program including free employee assistance program
  • Recognition program acknowledging significant contributions
  • Salary packaging to maximise your take home pay


Discounted Corporate Membership
  • Health Insurance
  • BUPA
  • Café and Coffee Barista on site
ACH Group is a not-for-profit organisation in the Health Care Sector.

This means that you can salary package up to $15,900 per annum for living expenses and $2,650 for meals/entertainment to reduce your tax.

We also offer a range of perks through our Employee Benefits Program (eg. discounted private health).

How to Apply:
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ACH Group celebrates and encourages workforce diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, disability or any other basis.


About ACH Group:


For over 70 years, ACH Group a leading not-for-profit in aged care, has enriched the lives of older South Australians.

With over 1,900 dedicated individuals working together, we're able to create good lives for our customers.

With purpose lead roles across residential care, retirement living, home and community care, health and wellness, social experiences and corporate teams, our workforce deliver impact for our residents and customers.


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