Executive Manager, Research

3 weeks ago

Newcastle, Australia Lowitja Institute Full time

**ABOUT THE LOWITJA INSTITUTE**

Lowitja Institute is Australia's only national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health research institute, named in honour of its patron, Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue AC CBE DSG. It is working for the health and wellbeing of Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by facilitating high-impact quality research and knowledge exchange, and by supporting a new generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health researchers. Established in January 2010, Lowitja Institute operates on key principles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership, a broader understanding of health that incorporates wellbeing, and the need for the work to have a clear and positive impact.

**RESEARCH & KNOWLEDGE TRANSALATION PROGRAM**

The Research and Knowledge Translation team is integral to the Lowitja Institute. Under the direction of the Executive Manager of Research and Knowledge Translation (KT), this team is responsible in full or in part for the following strategies in the 2019-2023 Strategic Plan:

- Identifying innovative programs of research that address the current and future priorities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Commissioning and supporting research and translation projects that align with the agreed programs of research.
- Investigate the feasibility a Lowitja Institute Human Research Ethics Committee.
- Developing and implementing a knowledge translation and research impact for empowerment approach to all previous work and future work.
- Identifying and using opportunities for:

- connecting research to contemporary policy and practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
- supporting the adoption and use of research.
- Exploring the viability of establishing a research peer networking and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people involved in health research.
- Providing advice to external stakeholders who employ and supervise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in health research.

**POSITION OVERVIEW**

The Executive Manager of Research and Knowledge Translation will work closely with the DCEO to build the results achieved by research and knowledge translation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The position will also work with the Research Committee to strengthen the profile, quality and reach of the Lowitja Institute's research. The incumbent will initiate and manage strategic research projects and, where required, consultancies to deliver the Institute's current and future research agenda, whilst strengthening collaborations and partnerships to ensure results. The position will also lead the Institute's research governance development and implementation and build internal capacity in this area.

The Executive Manager Research and Knowledge Translation is expected to personally contribute to the shaping and achievement of the annual Lowitja Institute's Business Plan, which contributes to achievement of the Strategic Plan. Further, the Executive Manager of Research and Knowledge Translation will encourage collegiality and a sense of belongingness within and across organisational teams that support or work with the Research and Knowledge Translation team and contribute to a flourishing workplace culture that promotes the values of the Lowitja Institute.

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Deliver results through research, which improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Drive the advancement of the Institute's vision to be a trusted research institute that values Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's health and wellbeing.
- Provide the timely and accurate advice relating to the activities of the Research and KT program's performance and budget.
- Promote accountability and ensure success when leading the development and implementation of the annual research and operational plans, and when setting performance measurements.
- Take charge of Lowitja Institute research projects and related activities including:

- supervise the management of the Research Committee
- drive the Institute's research commissioning programs.
- take responsibility for all research data/information and intellectual property.
- drive the development and promotion of the Institute's knowledge translation programs and activities.
- lead the Institute's research governance processes and improve risk management and internal capacity.
- Achieve results through strategic networks between the Institute and researchers in the public and private sectors, locally, nationally and internationally.
- Any other duties as required by the CEO or Deputy CEO.

**ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES**
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of matters concerning the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Significant experienc

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