Research & Evidence Officer

1 week ago

Canberra, Australia Heart Foundation Full time

**5**

**Feb**

**Research & Evidence Officer***:
Flexible - any capital city, Adelaide, Australian Capital Territory, Brisbane, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney
- A rewarding opportunity to make a real impact on heart health.
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements - position can be based in any of our capital city offices.
- Enjoy generous salary packaging to boost your take-home pay.

**About Us**

At the Heart Foundation, we're dedicated to fighting heart disease - Australia’s leading cause of death. Through research, advocacy, and education, we strive to improve cardiovascular health outcomes nationwide.

As the **Research and Evidence Officer**, you will play a crucial role in supporting the development of Heart Foundation Guidelines and Systematic Reviews, in addition to supporting the Clinical Evidence teams submission, policy and evidence work. Ensuring that healthcare recommendations are backed by the highest-quality evidence.

**Your Impact**

Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Evidence, you will:

- Conduct systematic literature searches across major databases like PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library.
- Extract, analyse, and synthesise research data to inform clinical guidelines and systematic reviews.
- Assess the risk of bias in studies and ensure research quality.
- Develop summary of findings tables using the GRADE methodology to evaluate evidence strength.
- Support stakeholder consultation processes, compiling and categorising feedback.
- Assist in drafting recommendations, reports, and supporting clinical documentation.
- Provide assistance and lead other aspects of work within the Clinical Evidence team such as literature reviews, submissions, clinical content reviewing

**What You Bring**

We’re looking for a passionate and detail-oriented researcher with:

- A degree in a health-related field with strong knowledge of research methodologies.
- Experience conducting systematic reviews and synthesising clinical evidence.
- Understanding of evidence-based healthcare, including risk of bias assessments.
- Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail in research processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present complex data clearly.
- Proficiency in literature databases and reference management tools.
- Project management experience with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

**Why Join Us?**

At our heart, we are driven by purpose. Every day, we make a meaningful impact through our work, and we are committed to supporting our employees in achieving a healthy work-life balance.

What We Offer:

- Salary packaging to help you make the most of your earnings.
- Flexible work-from-home options - up to 50% of your week.
- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture where your contributions are valued.
- Additional gifted leave during the Christmas shutdown period.
- Access to EAP and wellbeing programs and initiatives to support your personal and professional growth.

**Ready to Apply?

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