El1 Assistant Director – Evidence-Based Practice

Chandler Macleod is an equal opportunity employer as part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disability, and culturally and linguistic diverse candidates are always encouraged to apply.  ****Applications close by 5pm Sunday 19th of November 2023.**** ***Mandatory: Australian Citizenship required to work within Federal Government***   Our Federal Government client is seeking to engage in a EL1 Assistant Director – Evidence-Based Practice position for a 12-month assignment with potential extension in Adelaide CBD.   About the Team As part of Policy, Advice and Research Division, the Research and Evaluation Branch is responsible for ensuring that NDIA policies, practices and priorities are informed by trustworthy and robust evidence. The branch aims to improve evidence-based decision making within the NDIA and finds solutions to high priority issues, shaping disability research to maximise its impact for the NDIS. The branch is accountable for collating and conducting research, evidence, best practice and lived experiences for decision-making. This includes evaluating key NDIA programs and initiatives, ensuring staff are able to find, generate and utilise evidence for decision-making and translating our knowledge of research to our customers and stakeholders. The Evidence for Action team share research in accessible and easy to use formats designed to help integrate best available evidence into work. They support strategic initiatives including workforce development. They also support participants to make informed decisions through decision guides, fact sheets or other forms of communication.  About the Role The EL1 Assistant Director Evidence-based Practice (Labour Hire) is accountable under broad direction to undertake very complex work that delivers quality outcomes within the Research and Evaluation functions of the NDIA. The position will exercise a considerable degree of independence to engage in very complex problem solving and issues management within the Research and Evaluation functions. The position will exercise sound decision-making and judgement to produce high level policy advice and operational support. The EL1 Assistant Director Evidence-based Practice (Labour Hire) will coordinate and assume responsibility to undertake detailed or sensitive projects that may include performing varied activities involving many different and unrelated processes or methods that may impact on the strategic or operational outcomes that support the NDIA’s objectives to “build a world-leading National Disability Insurance Scheme”.   Key skills required for role:

• Qualifications in disability, allied health, public health or related discipline (PhD or post grad qualifications preferred). Expertise in evidence-based practice and knowledge translation preferred.
• Candidates should have a minimum Bachelor level qualifications in public health, disability, psychology, allied health or other related disciplines and be able to demonstrate a good understanding of evidence-based decision-making, knowledge translation strategies and implementation science theories and frameworks.
• Experience conducting systematic reviews is desirable.

 
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Use expertise in evidence-based practice, knowledge translation and implementation science to support Agency projects.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to translate research into actions.
• Lead internal capability activities designed to support evidence informed decision making, including online learning and community of practice.
• Develop resources to communicate research findings.
• Support implementation of evidence-based approaches into policy and practice.
• Maintain project records using research software or platforms.
• Prepare and present internal reports including slide-pack summaries for stakeholders and communicating recommendations to stakeholders based upon the findings.

 
(NOTE: the key responsibilities of the role are based on current priorities and may change over time)
 
It is highly desirable that the successful applicant understand or lived experience in the field of disability.
 
What's on Offer?

• Position located in ADELAIDE CBD
• EL1 $602.55/per day + super
• Temporary contract for 12 months, with possibility to extend
• Standard Hours or work - Monday to Friday, 8:30 am till 5:00 pm – 37.5hrs pw

 
If you are interested in the role and you have the right experience for the position, please apply now following the link below. CM123