Research and Translation Specialist

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Research and Translation Specialist to join our team at the HCF Research Foundation. This new role will report to the Head of the Research Foundation and work actively with RF-funded researchers and the broader health services research community. The goal is to promote the translation and uptake of successful research into practice, generating measurable improvements in health care.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist with RF grant evaluation processes.
- Enhance the engagement of researchers with relevant stakeholders and consumers to ensure high-quality research deliverables.
- Organise stakeholder and network events such as webinars, workshops, and roundtables.
- Lead impact and outcome measurement and communications, including synthesizing reporting from funded research groups and disseminating as appropriate to relevant audiences across various channels.
- Support the Head of HCF Research Foundation in governance activities, including the preparation of internal reports, Board papers, and coordination of the Research Advisory Committee.
- Develop relationships with a range of internal stakeholders, including Member Health management, RAC members, company secretariat, legal, and HCF’s marketing and communications teams.

Key Activities:

- Coordinate the portfolio of RF-funded research and work as an active partner in translation activities such as knowledge dissemination.
- Develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships and an engaged network of researchers, health care service providers, and decision-makers.
- Deliver capability-building initiatives to enable researchers to undertake successful implementation and translation activities.
- Design and execute stakeholder workshops addressing key areas of disruption, innovation, and need in health services, and promote the uptake of effective models of care backed by high-quality research evidence.
- Contribute to the delivery of RF grant scheme processes.
- Occasional interstate travel may be required.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

- PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, Allied Health, Health Services Research, or a related field.
- Strong academic foundation in health services research, and understanding of implementation science in a health services context in Australia.
- Proven ability to engage and collaborate with stakeholders across research, policy, and practice sectors to foster knowledge exchange and drive research impact.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex research findings into accessible outputs, including reports, journal articles, and policy briefs.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills:

- Clinical service experience.
- Social media and/or traditional media training or experience.
- Experience supporting capability-building initiatives, such as developing practical tools, training materials, and workshops for researchers, policymakers, or practitioners

About HCF

At HCF, our purpose is to bring our human touch to healthcare. Since 1932 we’ve been putting our members and their health first. As Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, we cover 2 million members with health, life, travel and pet insurance and our vision is to make healthcare understandable, affordable, high quality and member centric.

We want to be true health partners to our members, easily guiding the healthcare choices that are right for them. At HCF, our values are the way we do things and create the necessary culture to help us realise our purpose and deliver our Strategy. Living our values in action we step forward, walk in their shoes, stay human, make it better and get there together.

Culture & Benefits
- Purpose-driven passion_
We’re united by a common purpose: to make healthcare affordable, understandable, high quality and member-focused.
- Wellness and work-life balance_
We’ll empower you with the necessary skills and tools to support your personal wellbeing journey, ensuring you perform at your best. Our offerings include:
- 50% subsidy on HCF hospital and/or extras cover- 18 weeks of parental leave for all new parents- Mental health and wellbeing programs, including workshops, fitness classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks and more- Discounts on HCF’s products, including life, pet and travel Insurance, as well as discounts at Fitness First gyms and on our eyecare products.
- Collaboration and inclusivity_
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplace is welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-economic status.
- Continuous learning and growth_
We believe in lifelong learning. HCF provides opportunities for personal and professional development. From workshops to mentorship programs, we encourage your growth