Director, Research, Evaluation & Partnerships

Australian Institute of Sport; Sydney; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Superannuation up to 15.4%

AIS Shop merchandise discount

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Job summary

The Australian Institute of Sport in Sydney is seeking an Assistant Director Research, Evaluation & Partnerships to lead the design, commissioning and delivery of research addressing priority evidence gaps and evaluating the effectiveness and impact of ASC policies, investments, programs and services.

Working under limited direction, the role assures methodological quality, research integrity and practical relevance, and builds partnerships that increase the value, reach and use of sport

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex research and evaluation projects from design and commissioning through to findings, recommendations and use.
• Specialist capability in quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation methods, including the ability to select and defend fit-for-purpose approaches.
• Experience developing evaluation frameworks, theories of change, evaluation questions and measures that assess effectiveness, efficiency, impact and implementation.
• Commitment to research integrity and evidence quality, including ethical practice, methodological documentation, quality assurance and transparent communication of limitations.
• Proven ability to translate complex research and evaluation findings into practical conclusions, options and recommendations for senior, operational and external audiences.
• Experience establishing and managing productive research or evaluation partnerships across government, universities, research institutions, industry or sector organisations.
• Leadership of staff or specialist project teams, including work planning, technical guidance, quality assurance, capability development and delivery accountability.
• Experience managing commissioned work, suppliers, contracts, risks, budgets and resources within an accountable environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, commissioning and delivery of research and evaluation addressing priority evidence gaps.
• Ensure methodological quality, research integrity and practical relevance in all outputs.
• Build partnerships that increase the value, reach and use of sport research and evaluation.
• Translate robust findings into clear conclusions and recommendations for senior leaders and sector partners.

Skills

Research leadership

Quantitative methods

Qualitative methods

Evaluation design

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Strategic thinking

Job description

The Australian Institute of Sport in Sydney is seeking an Assistant Director Research, Evaluation & Partnerships to lead the design, commissioning and delivery of research addressing priority evidence gaps and evaluating the effectiveness and impact of ASC policies, investments, programs and services.

Working under limited direction, the role assures methodological quality, research integrity and practical relevance, and builds partnerships that increase the value, reach and use of sport