Research Lead

6 days ago


Adelaide, South Australia Foundation For Alcohol Research & Education Full time

About FARE

The Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to reducing alcohol harm in Australia. We work with local communities, health professionals, researchers, and governments to raise awareness, advocate for policy change, and develop innovative health programs.

About the Role

The Research Lead will coordinate FARE's research programs, monitoring and analysing external research, and undertaking research projects. This role works with a high level of autonomy and reports to the Policy and Research Director.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the Foundation's commissioned research program of work and identify opportunities for communicating and translating the research.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with researchers in relevant areas, including alcohol policy and public health.
  • Convene discussions, events, and meetings with stakeholders on issues relevant to FARE's strategic priorities.
  • Monitor and analyse data and research related to FARE's strategic priorities, including external agencies like the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
  • Support the Policy and Research team to plan, design, and undertake high-quality research.
  • Undertake rapid research projects that contribute to FARE's strategic priorities.
  • Provide advice to the Communications team on research trends to support FARE's communication activities.
  • Work collaboratively with the Communications team to communicate research via traditional and digital media.
  • Represent FARE at stakeholder forums, events, and meetings.

What You Will Bring

  • Experience in project and contract management, especially within a research context.
  • Experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and synthesis.
  • Understanding of government policy processes and issues.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, adaptable to many stakeholder settings.
  • Ability to work with others across teams and at all levels, as well as developing workflow processes.
  • Ability to set goals and work productively with minimal supervision.
  • Academic qualifications in health, epidemiology, statistics, research design, public policy, or other relevant subject areas.
  • Professional experience in project and contract management, stakeholder engagement, and research program delivery.
  • Experience in applied public research.

Benefits

  • Access to a generous not-for-profit salary packaging program.
  • Gifted leave over the Christmas holiday shut-down.
  • A great workplace culture, recognised as one of the 'Best Workplaces' by Voice Project and Xref Engage.

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